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.

Upcoming Events

  • 'SICKLE' The Docufilm - World Sickle Day

    Date and time: 16 June 2025, 10:30am to 12:30pm

    We are very excited to be invited to The Royal Papworth, Heart and Lung Research Institute in aid of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day!

  • LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

    Date and time: 21 June 2025, 12:00pm to 4:00pm

    If you are aged 13 - 19 and have sickle cell disorder, or are a parent/carer to a person with sickle cell disorder, this event is for you!

  • LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

    Date and time: 28 June 2025, 11:00am to 1:30pm

    If you are aged 13 - 19 and have sickle cell disorder, or are a parent/carer to a person with sickle cell disorder, this event is for 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.researchanddevelopment@nhs.net