The Red Cell Network organises a variety of events to educate and train healthcare professionals, and others involved in the care of people with sickle cell disorders, thalassaemia and rare anaemias.
If you wish to be notified of new events, please sign up to our monthly e-bulletin mailing list here.
Archived events
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Neurological Complications of Sickle Cell - Paediatric Services
Date and time: 25 October 2023, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
The West Midlands HCC will be hosting this session on Neurological complications of sickle cell. Presenters include:
Dr Claire Barker-Ellis, Clinical Psychologist & Dr Shakti Agrawal, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
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ASCAT 2023
Date and time: 25 October 2023 to 28 October 2023
ASCAT CONFERENCE 2023
For the fourth year, in collaboration with European Hematology Association & British Society for Haematology, ASCAT brings to you:
Therapeutic Strategies For Sickle Cell Disease & Thalassaemia: Time To Consider A Multi Modal & Personalised Approach
Dates: October 25-28, 2023
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TRCN Research Information Session for NCL and East Anglia Patients
Date and time: 17 October 2023, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
The Red Cell Network are offering a great opportunity for all sickle cell patients in East Anglia, Cambridge and North London to learn about the research process. It will also be a chance to ask questions freely, and air any concerns patients may have about becoming engaged with research.
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TRCN Educational Session: Thalassaemia in Childhood
Date and time: 11 October 2023, 3:00pm to 3:45pm
Edith Aimiuwu, Paediatric Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist at Whittington Health will be delivering a virtual educational session on Thalassaemia in Childhood.
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Acute complications in SCD
Date and time: 08 September 2023, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The South West Haemoglobinopathy Coordinating Centre will be hosting a session on Acute complications in SCD as part of the National Education Schedule 2023-2024.
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TRCN Educational Session: REDRESS Trial
Date and time: 27 July 2023, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Dr Ben Carpenter Consultant Haematologist, UCLH will be hosting an educational session on Cellular Therapies for Haemoglobinopathies.
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Emergency Red Cell Exchanges – what, when and how to refer
Date and time: 19 July 2023, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
The North West HCC will be hosting this educational event on Emergency Red Cell Exchanges. Timings of the session are to be confirmed.
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Enuresis in Children with SCD
Date and time: 07 July 2023, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Wesses and Thames Valley HCC will be hosting this SCD session as part of the National Education Schedule 2023-2024.
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North England – Education Day
Date and time: 30 June 2023, 10:00am to 5:00pm
The North West HCC will be hosting a whole day Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Event
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TRCN Educational Session on Transition
Date and time: 07 June 2023, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
The Red Cell Network will be hosting an educational session which will focus on transition from the paediatric service to the adult service.
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TRCN education session: Pregnancy in thalassaemia
Date and time: 12 May 2023, 11:00am to 12:00pm
The Red Cell Network will be hosting an educational session which will focus on pregnancy in thalassaemia.
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TRCN education session: Pregnancy in sickle cell
Date and time: 19 April 2023, 10:00am to 11:00am
The Red Cell Network will be hosting an educational session which will focus on Pregnancy in Sickle Cell.
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Cambridge Sickle Engagement Day
Date and time: 26 March 2023, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are having a Sickle Engagement Day on Sunday 26th March 2023, 10.00-14.00.
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Rare Inherited Anaemias
Date and time: 15 March 2023, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
The Wessex and Thames Valley HCC will be hosting an educational session on Rare Inherited Anaemias as part of the National Education Programme.
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Chronic Complications in Thalassaemia
Date and time: 13 February 2023, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
The Midlands HCC team would like to invite you to their education webinar on Monday 13th February.
Attached is an agenda and you will need to register using the Eventbrite link. Once registered a Teams invite will be sent out to you.
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.
The research team at Whittington Health organise organise monthly meetings in the Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre to have a space to discuss research and other topics of interest with the Sickle Cell patients in the area. This may expand to Thalassaemia patients in the near future.
To find out more please contact them on 020 7288 3747 or emailing Whh-tr.