The clinic was established in 1991 and is the main centre for patients with HTLV-1 & HTLV-2 infection in the United Kingdom.

The aim of the service:

•  To assess, treat and manage patients with HTLV infection.

•  To offer counselling for patients with HTLV infection and their families.

•  To investigate why and how some patients with HTLV infection develop the disease.

•  To study and improve the treatment of patients with HTLV associated disease.

Other services include:

•  Pre-test information

•  Diagnostic tests and specialised investigations

•  Specialist multidisciplinary management of HTLV-associated diseases

•  Long-term follow up of HTLV carriers

•  Patient information and support

•  Advice on pregnancy and infant feeding

•  Research studies

•  Clinical trials