Event date and time: 26 January 2022, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Event location: Teams

Professionals from across the Network shall lead on a variety of topics pertaining to Sickle Cell and a service user with Sickle Cell Disease shall host a Q+A session for his lived experience.

Topics to be covered during the day:

  • What is Sickle Cell? Genetics and Pathophysiology
  • Sickle Cell in the community
  • Blood Transfusion and Sickle Cell
  • Pain management in Sickle Cell Disease
  • Treatment Options in SCD
  • Patient Experience Q+A

Prior to the study day, registered participants will be asked to complete e-learning modules produced by TIF (Thalassaemia International Federation) to help broaden and improve their knowledge. CPD Accreditation by the Royal College of Pathologists has been approved for this event.