Iron chelators e.g. Deferiprone in doses around 100mg/kg/day, are extensively utilised to treat peripheral iron overload disorders such as beta thalassaemia, where the patients requires regular blood transfusions but iron accumulates in the body when the red blood cells are removed from the circulation. Iron chelation therapy in such patients is associated with minimal side effects with long term use. Recently, in animal models of brain iron overload, we have demonstrated iron chelators can enter the brain removing excess iron. Additionally, we have recently shown that iron chelation therapy protects neurons against toxins in animal models of PD.