Bringing failed bone marrow back to life

Understanding your diagnosis

What is aplastic anaemia? Get up to speed on the basics, and access support from The Aplastic Anaemia Trust and our community.

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Treatment for aplastic anaemia

From ciclosporin to ATG, transfusions to transplant - read about the treatment for aplastic anaemia and hear from people who have received it.

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Life with aplastic anaemia

Having aplastic anaemia, or caring for someone who does, can affect many different aspects of your life. Get practical, expert advice on everything from protecting your mental wellbeing to applying for financial support.

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Supporting someone who has aplastic anaemia

Wondering what you can do to support a colleague, employee, friend or family member? Let us help you understand aplastic anaemia, so they don't have to explain everything.

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Marrowkidz: for children affected by aplastic anaemia

Browse our Marrowkidz microsite to find resources and guides specially designed for children and young people who have aplastic anaemia, or who are supporting a family member.

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Our impact

£3m+

raised so far by our amazing supporters and invested in research and patient support

300+

new patients and their family members joined our community in the last year

1,600+

members of our supporter community providing a peer-to-peer lifeline for everyone affected

Fundraise for us

Show your support for people affected by aplastic anaemia and fund essential support and research. Events across the UK include beautiful walks, epic half marathons, and Santa Splash dips in the chilly winter sea! Get fundraising...

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News & Stories

Events

  • Aplastic Anaemia, Sport and Me: A panel discussion

    If you’re struggling with not being able to join in with sports or not being able to run as far as you used to, if you’re wondering if you’ll ever be back at your old level of fitness and how to get there - this online event is for you.  Read more

  • Cold and Flu Season Q&A with Dr Morag Griffin

    The weather is starting to feel colder, and winter isn’t too far away. For our community, the colder weather brings concerns about winter illnesses and how to keep ourselves safe. With this in mind, aplastic anaemia specialist Dr Morag Griffin will be on hand to answer your cold weather questions. Read more

  • AAT chat for newly diagnosed people

    This is a monthly online chat group set up for people who have been newly diagnosed with aplastic anaemia. Read more