HISTORY
Lifeblood, the Thrombosis Charity was founded in 2002 by Professor Beverley Hunt, Consultant Haematologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and Professor Alan Moody, Professor of Radiology at Nottingham University to address two important issues: improving medical and general knowledge of thrombosis, and raising funds for research into thrombosis.[3]
Founded the yearly National Thrombosis Week
In 2003, the charity started campaigning to raise awareness. They founded the yearly National Thrombosis Week and provided evidence on several health select committees.[4]
Survey Published
In the same year, Lifeblood published the results of a conducted survey which showed that there is a big education gap concerning hospital acquired blood clots.[6]
Helped Develop the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
In 2010, on behalf of Lifeblood, Professor Hunt was included as a member of the guideline development group for the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines in which mandatory thrombosis risk assessment of all patients on admission was set as a must for all National Health Service (NHS) hospitals.[7]
The VTE Challenge
2010 Life Blood published the Venous Thromboembolism Challenge in Scotland, A report into VTE prevention in Scottish Health Boards. Presented at a meeting in the Scottish Parliament hosted by Trish Godman MPS, in March 2010.
'Health Charity of the Year' Winner
They also won the title of 'Health Charity of the Year' in 2010.[5]
Created A New Report For NHS Scotland
2016, an updated report on the VTE Prevention in Scottish Health Boards was sent to NHS Scotland with data sourced from Freedom of Information requests.
Professor Beverley Hunt Awarded Her OBE
2019 Professor Beverley Hunt, Founder and Medical Lead of Thrombosis UK, was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for her services to medicine.
Thrombosis UK was voted the ‘UK Health Advocacy small Charity of the Year’
In 2023 Thrombosis UK was voted the ‘UK Health Advocacy small Charity of the Year’ in the AI Global Media Awards.
The award reflects work the charity is involved with across VTE prevention, best management and awareness.
Medical Director, Prof Simon Noble commented:
"Thrombosis UK advocates for all those affected by or at risk of blood clots. Winning this award is an amazing achievement and we are delighted to be recognised in this way.
We would like to thank everyone who has helped us achieve this, prevention of thrombosis is a patient safety priority and advocating for those impacted by this condition is vital to save lives and suffering.”
The award reflects work the charity is involved with across VTE prevention, best management and awareness.
Medical Director, Prof Simon Noble commented:
"Thrombosis UK advocates for all those affected by or at risk of blood clots. Winning this award is an amazing achievement and we are delighted to be recognised in this way.
We would like to thank everyone who has helped us achieve this, prevention of thrombosis is a patient safety priority and advocating for those impacted by this condition is vital to save lives and suffering.”
Awards
