Leading the Way in Congenital Hyperinsulinism (CHI) Research

Norchi is a specialist centre in the north of the UK for the management of children with the rare and difficult condition of Congenital Hyperinsulinism

Hypoglycaemia

Hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar, is when blood sugar decreases to below normal levels.

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The Patient Journey

An interactive process flow to see how a norchi patient will progress through their treatment.

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Patient Stories

Find out how Norchi can help you through your journey by reading stories from some of our former patients.

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Norchi Charitable fund

The NORCHI Charitable Fund was set up to support research and education in children with Congenital Hyperinsulinism (CHI).

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Welcome to NORCHI

The Northern Congenital Hyperinsulinism (NORCHI) service is a highly specialised service for the treatment of the rare disease of Congenital Hyperinsulinism (CHI) in the North of the UK.

CHI is a complex condition of hypoglycaemia due to excess insulin production from the pancreas. NORCHI provides a comprehensive range of investigations and treatment options including 18-Fluoro-Dopa PET-CT scanning and pancreatic surgery to help patients and families manage this condition in the best possible way.