The Red Cell Network organises a variety of events to reflect the training, educational and peer-support needs of healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia.

Currently, we offer:

  • Network Support and Educational meetings. These events are open to consultants, trainees and other healthcare professionals within the Network.

If you are a healthcare professional and wish to be kept up to date about our events and courses, please email uclh.info.redcellnetworkhcc@nhs.net.

UK Thalassaemia Society Patient Involvement 

Find out more about the UKTS events that you can get involved with.

Saturday morning exercise classes are also available. Show off your artistic flair in an art competition, or become an advocate for fellow patients - there is something for everyone.

Upcoming Events

  • Mindfulness for stress course

    10 September 2024, 10:00am to 12:00pm

    The Aplastic Anaemia Trust are offering a free online ‘Mindfulness for stress course’ which is designed to help manage an ongoing chronic pain condition whether you have it yourself or if you are supporting a close family member.

  • SICKLE Docufilm Premiere Screening

    11 September 2024, 7:00pm to 10:00pm

    This is the exclusive premiere of 'SICKLE', a powerful and insightful docufilm that delves into the history and impact of sickle cell disorder.

  • Sickle cell pain patient day - Cambridge & East Anglia

    24 September 2024, 9:30am to 3:30pm

    15 places are available for patients living with sickle cell in Cambridge and East Anglia.

  • Advancing sickle cell nutrition conference - staff event

    26 September 2024, 12:30pm to 5:00pm

    The conference is being hosted by Dr Claudine Matthews, founder of SICKLE CELL NUTRITION ACADEMY, award-winning consultant dietitian and leading global expert on the integration of nutrition into standard care provision in SCD.

  • Cambridge Symposium Day at Trinity College

    30 September 2024, 10:30am to 5:00pm

    Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia symposium titled ‘Better Blood Matching’ at Trinity College Cambridge on Monday 30 September.  

  • Menopause sessions for thalassaemia patients

    16 October 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

    TRCN are delighted to have teamed up with Babita at New Chapter Nutrition for Menopause, and Dr Vikram Talaulikar to deliver this series on menopause, specifically for people living with thalassaemia.

  • Following a hugely successful event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2022, TRCN HCC are once again hosting a fun day for children and young people with haemoglobin disorders.

  • Menopause sessions for thalassaemia patients

    23 October 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

    TRCN are delighted to have teamed up with Babita at New Chapter Nutrition for Menopause, and Dr Vikram Talaulikar to deliver this series on menopause, specifically for people living with thalassaemia.

  • Menopause sessions for thalassaemia patients

    30 October 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

    TRCN are delighted to have teamed up with Babita at New Chapter Nutrition for Menopause, and Dr Vikram Talaulikar to deliver this series on menopause, specifically for people living with thalassaemia.

  • Menopause sessions for thalassaemia patients

    06 November 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

    TRCN are delighted to have teamed up with Babita at New Chapter Nutrition for Menopause, and Dr Vikram Talaulikar to deliver this series on menopause, specifically for people living with thalassaemia.