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.

Archived events

  • Following the hugely successful premiere event at Muswell Hill Everyman Cinema, and the Black History Month Screening at Ritzy Picture House in Brixton, The Red Cell Network are bringing 'SICKLE' to Norwich! 

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • SICKLE Docufilm at Ritzy Brixton

    24 October 2024, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

    Following the hugely successful premiere event at Muswell Hill Everyman Cinema, we are bringing 'SICKLE' to Brixton as part of Black History Month. SICKLE is a powerful and insightful docufilm that delves into the history and impact of sickle cell disorder. This event, presented in partnership with Black Thrive Haringey and South East London HCC.

  • 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.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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.  

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • As part of the Deepenhaeme Webinar series, Dr Ben Carpenter and Dr Perla Eleftheriou are hosting a session to cover TDT patients which may be identified and referred for HSCT, as well as the associated clinical considerations. 

  • Starts Friday 21st June, Ends Friday 12th July (4 sessions) - 10am - 12pm

    TRCN are excited to be teaming up again with Eleni from Meraki Health to deliver a well-being programme for people living with SCD.

  • SCAPE 2 Focus Groups

    08 July 2024, 6:00pm to 7:00pm

    Help improve care for patients with Sickle Cell Disease by participating in a focus group which will discuss discuss a new clinical trial aimed at improving the management of acute pain crises in sickle cell disease.