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.

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Archived events

  • Blood That Connects Us

    Event date and time: 04 June 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

  • Crescent Cell, Sickle Moon - A Play About Sickle Cell

    Event date and time: 07 May 2026, 6:45pm to 8:30pm

    Event description:

    An exploration of care for people in sickle cell crises — imagined in a parallel universe.

  • PAVE Lite Training

    Event date and time: 06 May 2026, 12:30pm to 1:30pm

    Event description:

    The Red Cell Network is working in partnership with Lena Batra to deliver PAVE Lite training to healthcare professionals across our network.

  • Ladies 1st

    Event date and time: 02 May 2026, 10:30am to 8:00pm

  • PAVE Lite Training

    Event date and time: 30 April 2026, 12:30pm to 1:30pm

    Event description:

    The Red Cell Network is working in partnership with Lena Batra to deliver PAVE Lite training to healthcare professionals across our network.

  • Crescent Cell, Sickle Moon

    Event date and time: 22 April 2026, 6:30pm to 7:45pm

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  • Red Cell Support Hub

    Event date and time: 18 April 2026, 10:00am to 11:00am

  • PAVE Lite Training

    Event date and time: 09 April 2026, 12:30pm to 1:30pm

    Event description:

    The Red Cell Network is working in partnership with Lena Batra to deliver PAVE Lite training to healthcare professionals across our network.

  • PAVE Lite Training

    Event date and time: 08 April 2026, 12:30pm to 1:30pm

    Event description:

    The Red Cell Network is working in partnership with Lena Batra to deliver PAVE Lite training to healthcare professionals across our network.

  • SICKLE the docufilm: YouTube premiere

    Event date and time: 31 March 2026, 8:00pm to 9:00pm

  • Health Symposium on Sickle Cell Disorder and Diabetes

    Event date and time: 28 March 2026, 1:00pm to 6:30pm

  • PAVE Lite Training

    Event date and time: 25 March 2026, 12:30pm to 1:30pm

    Event description:

    The Red Cell Network is working in partnership with Lena Batra to deliver PAVE Lite training to healthcare professionals across our network.

  • PAVE Lite Training

    Event date and time: 19 March 2026, 12:30pm to 1:30pm

    Event description:

    The Red Cell Network is working in partnership with Lena Batra to deliver PAVE Lite training to healthcare professionals across our network.

  • Thalassaemia E-learning Launch Event

    Event date and time: 04 March 2026, 3:00pm to 5:00pm

    Event description:

    Join us to celebrate the launch of a new NHS e-learning training resource on Thalassaemia, created to improve awareness, understanding and confidence across the healthcare workforce. This event marks a significant milestone in our shared commitment to better care for people living with Thalassaemia, with patient experience embedded throughout the learning and design.

  • 'SICKLE' The Docufilm - Novo Nordisk

    Event date and time: 28 January 2026, 9:00am to 2:00pm

    Event description:

    SICKLE screening

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