As we mark R U OK?Day this Thursday 11^th September, remember that you don’t need to wait for a special day to ask, ‘R U OK?’, you can ask any day, because life’s ups and downs happen every day.

Take a moment to reach out to your friends, family, and even yourself. You don’t need to be an expert – just a good listener! By starting a conversation, you could help save someone’s life.

Living with thalassaemia or sickle cell or caring for someone who does, can come with challenges. Sometimes a simple “R U OK?” can make all the difference.