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Information resources

We create detailed resources for aplastic anaemia patients - to give you expert information on your disease and treatment. 

Information for children and young people

If you're a patient under the age of 25, or a friend or relative or a younger patient, visit the MarrowKidz area of our website to find information for children and young people. 

Order printed booklets and leaflets 

If you'd like any of our information in a printed format, you can order our booklets and leaflets for free using our online shop. 

Information for adult patients

You can browse our information for adult aplastic anaemia patients below. If you can't find what you're looking for, please email Sam at [email protected] and we will do our very best to provide the information you need. We are here for you. 

Sepsis Awareness

Sepsis Awareness

Find out what sepsis is, how to spot the signs and navigate A&E. Read more

Published: 2nd September, 2024

Updated: 19th March, 2026

Author: Rosalie Minnitt

Supporting your employee

Supporting your employee

Be there for your employee who is affected by aplastic anaemia. Ideas and advice on how to support your employee who has aplastic anaemia or has a loved one with aplastic anaemia, so they feel seen and included. Read more

Published: 17th April, 2024

Updated: 11th June, 2026

Author: Hannah Mitchell

Get support from Maggie's

Get support from Maggie's

We work in partnership with Maggie's charity, so they can widen their welcome and offer their services to people affected by aplastic anaemia. Read here about what support is available to you and how you can access it. Read more

Published: 8th January, 2024

Updated: 19th March, 2026

Author: Sam Williams

Emotional Wellbeing support

Emotional Wellbeing support

Living with a rare bone marrow failure condition, or supporting someone who is can have a big impact on your emotional wellbeing. Our expert team are here to help you navigate these challenges and help you to feel less anxious and more in control. Read more

Published: 3rd January, 2024

Updated: 1st April, 2026

Author: Ellie Dawes

Benefits

Benefits

A useful guide to the benefits that may be available to aplastic anaemia and rare bone marrow failure patients and their families/carers Read more

Published: 19th December, 2023

Updated: 19th March, 2026

Author: Anonymised User

Tips for when you have a poor appetite

Tips for when you have a poor appetite

If you are not eating as well as you would normally, these tips may help you to eat more and maintain a healthy weight Read more

Published: 19th December, 2023

Updated: 1st June, 2026

Author: Anonymised User

Clean Diet

Clean Diet

How to avoid getting infections from food when you are neutropenic Read more

Published: 19th December, 2023

Updated: 19th March, 2026

Author: Anonymised User

Eltrombopag for the treatment of aplastic anaemia

Eltrombopag for the treatment of aplastic anaemia

Eltrombopag is one of the newer treatments for aplastic anaemia. You can find out more about it here. Read more

Published: 18th December, 2023

Updated: 19th March, 2026

Author: Grazina Berry

Transfusions

Transfusions

Blood transfusions are commonly used to treat the symptoms of aplastic anaemia. Learn more about transfusions for adult patients here. Read more

Published: 18th December, 2023

Updated: 1st June, 2026

Author: Grazina Berry

Treatment involving anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG)

Treatment involving anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG)

If you are an adult patient going into the hospital for ATG treatment, this fact sheet is for you Read more

Published: 14th December, 2023

Updated: 1st June, 2026

Author: Grazina Berry

Information on steroids used as part of ATG treatment

Information on steroids used as part of ATG treatment

Please read our updated fact sheet for adult patients, on the use of steroids as part of anti-thymocyte (ATG) treatment Read more

Published: 13th December, 2023

Updated: 19th March, 2026

Author: Grazina Berry

Treatment with ciclosporin

Treatment with ciclosporin

Ciclosporin used as part of Anti-Thymocyte Globulin (ATG) treatment for adult patients Read more

Published: 1st December, 2023

Updated: 19th March, 2026

Author: Grazina Berry

How to Deal With Fatigue

How to Deal With Fatigue

Find out what fatigue is and how you can manage it with the help of Occupational Therapist, Clare Traub. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2023

Updated: 19th March, 2026

Author: Rosalie Minnitt

Low cost recipes for a neutropenic diet

Low cost recipes for a neutropenic diet

Recipes that fit the neutropenic diet guidelines, cost less than £1 per portion, take less than 30 minutes to prepare and, of course, be very tasty indeed! Read more

Published: 3rd March, 2023

Updated: 19th March, 2026

Author: Hannah Mitchell

Relaxing Sound Bath - free download

Relaxing Sound Bath - free download

The Aplastic Anaemia Trust worked with Sami Fitz to create this special Sound Bath to help members of our community to unwind after a difficult day. Find a relaxing position, put your headphones on, and immerse yourself in sound. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2022

Updated: 2nd November, 2022

Author: Ellie Dawes

Starry Night Meditation - free sound file

Starry Night Meditation - free sound file

The Aplastic Anaemia Trust worked with Becky from Present Moment Meditation to produce this Meditation to aid sleep. Many of the aplastic anaemia community have reported to us that worries or fatigue impact their sleep. This simple tool could help you to switch off and drift off - why not give it a go? Read more

Published: 10th March, 2022

Updated: 2nd November, 2022

Author: Ellie Dawes

Yoga for Better Sleep - free yoga class

Yoga for Better Sleep - free yoga class

We have recorded a free hour long yoga class especially for people affected by aplastic anaemia. Qualified teacher Bethan Ecclestone designed this class to help you to relax and support better sleep patterns. Watch it here. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2022

Updated: 2nd November, 2022

Author: Ellie Dawes

Discrimination at work - advice for aplastic anaemia patients and carers

Discrimination at work - advice for aplastic anaemia patients and carers

Employment Lawyer Carolyn Miller gives a summary of your rights at work under the discrimination act, how to tell if you're facing discrimination and what to do about it. Read more

Published: 18th December, 2020

Updated: 19th March, 2026

Author: Ellie Dawes

Androgens for the treatment of aplastic anaemia

Androgens for the treatment of aplastic anaemia

A concise leaflet explaining the use of androgens in the treatment of relapsed or refractory aplastic anaemia in adult patients Read more

Published: 31st January, 2019

Updated: 19th March, 2026

Author: Grazina Berry

Cold season advice

Cold season advice

Information for individuals with aplastic anaemia and their families to help prepare for the cold season Read more

Published: 15th October, 2018

Updated: 3rd June, 2025

Author: Grazina Berry

Holidays and Travel

Holidays and Travel

How to plan a holiday when diagnosed with aplastic anaemia Read more

Published: 25th July, 2018

Updated: 19th March, 2026

Author: Anonymised User

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    Treatment with ciclosporin

    Ciclosporin used as part of Anti-Thymocyte Globulin (ATG) treatment for adult patients

  • Diagnosis and treatment: a short summary

    Diagnosis and treatment information for adult patients. It worth noting that some of the main treatment options may also apply to young patients, however they will be treated by experts specialising in paediatric aplastic anaemia.

  • Get support

    Get support

    If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with aplastic anaemia or another rare bone marrow failure condition, we are here to help. No question is too big, or too small. Contact us online or give us a call.

  • Holidays and Travel

    Holidays and Travel

    How to plan a holiday when diagnosed with aplastic anaemia

  • Eltrombopag for the treatment of aplastic anaemia

    Eltrombopag for the treatment of aplastic anaemia

    Eltrombopag is one of the newer treatments for aplastic anaemia. You can find out more about it here.

  • Clean Diet

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    How to avoid getting infections from food when you are neutropenic

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Emotional Wellbeing support

Emotional Wellbeing support

Living with a rare bone marrow failure condition, or supporting someone who is can have a big impact on your emotional wellbeing. Our expert team are here to help you navigate these challenges and help you to feel less anxious and more in control. Read more

Published: 3rd January, 2024

Updated: 1st April, 2026

Author: Ellie Dawes

Register with The Aplastic Anaemia Trust

Register with The Aplastic Anaemia Trust

Are you living with aplastic anaemia, or a related condition like PNH, Fanconi anaemia, Dyskeratosis Congenita or Schwachman Diamond Syndrome? Or are you supporting a friend or family member who has? Please take a few minutes to register with us here. Read more

Published: 31st July, 2025

Updated: 4th February, 2026

Author: Ellie Dawes

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