The UCLH myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) service is one of the largest specialised MPN services in the UK and provides comprehensive, holistic care for people with all types of MPN, including essential thrombocythaemia, polycythaemia vera, myelofibrosis, systemic mastocytosis, hypereosinophilia, and overlap conditions. We have a team of dedicated consultants, specialist nurses and research practitioners who are experts in these conditions and highly experienced in caring for people with MPN.
We provide a wide range of standard treatment approaches for MPN; many of our patients are also offered the opportunity to participate in a national or international clinical trial, which can provide access to novel and cutting-edge therapies. In addition, we work closely with the UCLH Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant service, which currently performs the largest number of transplants in the UK for myelofibrosis, as well as the UCLH Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Leukaemia teams, to ensure our patients receive the most up-to-date, personalised treatment available. We also have close ties to the UCL Cancer Institute, where we undertake MPN-related scientific research.
The MPN service benefits from ready access to UCLH’s state-of-the art in-house diagnostic laboratories, which provide a full range of analytical tests, including histopathology, flow cytometry and advanced genetic analysis, supported by several dedicated multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings. This comprehensive diagnostic capability, combined with a specialized imaging service, facilitates rapid and precise diagnosis of even the most complex cases.
Patients attending the UCLH MPN service are regularly reviewed in clinic, either in person or remotely, and are supported by a team of clinical nurse specialists who provide holistic care for all our patients. In addition, all patients can, if they wish, make use of the UCLH MyCare portal via their smartphone or computer which provides secure access to their blood results/medical record and easy, safe communication with the MPN team.
The MPN service includes polycythaemia vera, essential thrombocythaemia, myelofibrosis, systemic mastocytosis, hypereosinophilia and overlapping conditions.
The MPN clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) are senior nurses who specialise in the care of patients with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms. The nursing team provide support and information to newly diagnosed patients, and offer clinical information and advice throughout patient treatment and follow-up at UCLH. All newly diagnosed patients are given an information pack that introduces them to the hospital, and contains more detailed booklets about their diagnosis and where to access additional services.
There are a team of CNSs who care for our MPN patients: when first in clinic the patient will meet one of the specialist team who will answer their immediate concerns as well as providing key contact information. Patients receive support from all the MPN CNSs, who act as their advocates when needed and ensure their treatment programme is clearly communicated. Patients have access to a dedicated helpline. The MPN CNSs run telephone clinics to assess patients, manage treatment and allow patients more time to discuss any concerns.
Patient contact
Other contact information
For any Haematology queries, please call the Haematology Helpline.
Haematology Helpline: 020 3447 7359 (9am - 5pm Mon-Fri, except bank holidays)
For urgent medical advice, UCLH Haematology patients may call the out of hours line. Please note this line is for UCLH patients only. Medical professionals should call the general enquiries line for any patient-related queries.
Out of Hours (Urgent Medical Advice): 07852 220900 (After 5pm Mon-Fri, weekends and bank holidays)
Address
Outpatients:
Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN)
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
Outpatient clinics and haematology daycare unit:
Ground Floor
Huntley Street
London WC1E 6AG
Inpatients:
Grafton Way Building
Inpatient Wards: GWB L02 East, L02 North, L03 East, L03 North, L04 East
1 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6AS
University College Hospital
Inpatient Ward: T16
235 Euston Road
NW1 2BU
Referral address
MPN Team
Department of Haematology
UCLH
3rd Floor West
250 Euston Road
London, NW1 2PG
