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Coronavirus (Covid-19) resources

The situation is changing daily, as are updates from the Government. You can find out the latest Government advice by regularly checking in on www.gov.uk or here.

The AAT is working hard to support you with tailored information and support during this time. Find all our coronavirus resources below.

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How does Covid-19 affect aplastic anaemia patients?

How does Covid-19 affect aplastic anaemia patients?

Are aplastic anaemia patients more at risk, and will the pandemic affect their treatment? Read more

Published: 11th December, 2020

Author: Ellie Dawes

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Coronavirus shielding guidance and support

Coronavirus shielding guidance and support

The latest updated guidance on shielding and advice on how to source practical support. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2020

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author: Grazina Berry

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Will aplastic anaemia patients be able to have the coronavirus vaccine?

Will aplastic anaemia patients be able to have the coronavirus vaccine?

All of the latest updates about Coronavirus vaccines and their impact on the AA community. Read more

Published: 30th November, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2021

Author: Sam Williams

Comments: 1

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Who was in the shower with you this morning?

Who was in the shower with you this morning?

Top wellbeing tips from our Wellbeing Webinars with Lesley! Try these to help you feel better... Read more

Published: 10th November, 2020

Updated: 27th November, 2020

Author: Ellie Dawes

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Securing rapid access to eltrombopag for adult patients with severe aplastic anaemia

Securing rapid access to eltrombopag for adult patients with severe aplastic anaemia

One of the effects of the coronavirus health crisis has been that AA patients who would otherwise be candidates for a transplant are unable to have one. Our patient advocacy on this issue has led to the drug eltrombopag being made rapidly available for these patients, and for severe AA patients who have previously failed to respond to ATG/ciclosporin. Read more

Published: 31st August, 2020

Updated: 1st December, 2020

Author: Ellie Dawes

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The impact of Covid-19 on children with aplastic anaemia - your questions answered

The impact of Covid-19 on children with aplastic anaemia - your questions answered

On 20 August 2020, Dr Sujith Samarasinghe, consultant paediatric haematologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, answered live questions from the families of children with aplastic anaemia. Hear his answers in full. Read more

Published: 31st August, 2020

Updated: 27th November, 2020

Author: Ellie Dawes

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Charity face masks

Charity face masks

Show your support for Aplastic Anemia patients by wearing our AAT masks and containing the spread of Covid-19, or request a free mask if you are an AA patient. Read more

Published: 27th July, 2020

Updated: 20th August, 2020

Author: Stevie Tyler

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AAT Connect

AAT Connect

Regular online meet ups, for advice and emotional support. Connect and share your experiences of coping with Covid-19. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2020

Updated: 3rd December, 2020

Author: Dani Lucy

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Supporting your child's wellbeing

Supporting your child's wellbeing

Some helpful resources to support you and your child through the pandemic Read more

Published: 18th May, 2020

Updated: 7th August, 2020

Author: Grazina Berry

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Our informative webinars

Our informative webinars

Our new informative webinar series to help you through the pandemic Read more

Published: 24th April, 2020

Updated: 21st December, 2020

Author: Grazina Berry

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Looking after your mental wellbeing - join us on Wellbeing Wednesday!

Looking after your mental wellbeing - join us on Wellbeing Wednesday!

We're partnering with Maggie's to offer you a friendly mental wellness session via Zoom at 4pm every Wednesday Read more

Start: 30th April, 2020 at 4:00pm

End: 31st December, 2020 at 5:30pm

Published: 23rd April, 2020

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author: Grazina Berry

Location: Zoom

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Tasha's story

Tasha's story

Read the inspiring story of Tasha Townsend, our Olympic rower, who kicked aplastic anaemia's butt! Read more

Published: 6th April, 2018

Updated: 14th May, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

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Published: 5th June, 2018

Updated: 8th June, 2018

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Rikki shares her rollercoaster experience of aplastic anaemia

Nothing can quite prepare you for the emotional and physical rollercoaster that is aplastic anaemia. There’s no best-selling book that can teach you how to deal with the turmoil of an illness that wasn’t there yesterday but is very much there today... Read more

Published: 26th April, 2019

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