Abstract
This article on counselling competencies is the last in a four-part series on the inherited blood disorders, sickle cell and beta thalassaemia. It outlines a competency framework that supports nurses, midwives and other health professionals who may be involved in sickle cell and thalassaemia screening and counselling to deliver high-quality support.
Citation: Tonkin ET et al (2025) Recognising the competencies for sickle cell and thalassaemia counselling. Nursing Times [online]; 121: 10.
Authors: Emma Tonkin is associate professor at University of South Wales; Joan Walters is senior practitioner lecturer at King’s College London; Lola Oni is freelance specialist nurse consultant and lecturer; Michelle Bishop is associate director, learning and training at Wellcome Connecting Science.
