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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World Sickle Cell Day
Event date and time: 19 June 2025, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Event description:
A day for the community. Come and meet the red cell teams at UCLH.
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World Sickle Cell Day
Event date and time: 19 June 2025, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Event description:
A day for the community. Come and meet the NCL Red Cell Community Team. Raising awareness about sickle cell disorder.
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World Sickle Cell Day
Event date and time: 19 June 2025, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Event description:
A day for the community. Come and meet the NCL Red Cell Community Team. Raising awareness about sickle cell disorder.
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'SICKLE' The Docufilm - World Sickle Day
Event date and time: 16 June 2025, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Event description:
We are very excited to be invited to The Royal Papworth, Heart and Lung Research Institute in aid of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day!
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Managing nutrition in sickle cell disorder
Event date and time: 12 March 2025, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Event description:
Course starting 12 March (4 sessions). Dr Claudine Matthews has developed this online course for patients, families and healthcare professionals.
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Sickle Docufilm - London Screening
Event date and time: 27 February 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Event description:
SICKLE is a powerful and insightful docufilm that delves into the history and impact of sickle cell disorder.
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Thrive Together - Parent / Carer Course
Event date and time: 01 February 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am
Event description:
Starting 1 February (4 sessions). Join Eleni from Meraki Health on a transformative journey tailored to families looking after children and young people living with Sickle Cell Disorder.
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ACT NOW Webinar
Event date and time: 30 January 2025, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Event description:
Book now and join specialist clinicians on Thursday 30 January 2025, 3pm - 4pm for insights on embedding an ACT NOW approach to effectively identify patients in a crisis, provide rapid pain relief and treatment to prevent complications such as organ failure, which can be fatal.
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Screening! The Red Cell Network are bringing 'SICKLE' to Norwich.
Event date and time: 06 December 2024, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Event description:
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!
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Menopause sessions for thalassaemia patients
Event date and time: 06 November 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Event description:
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.
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Menopause sessions for thalassaemia patients
Event date and time: 30 October 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Event description:
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.
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SICKLE Docufilm at Ritzy Brixton
Event date and time: 24 October 2024, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Event description:
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.
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Menopause sessions for thalassaemia patients
Event date and time: 23 October 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Event description:
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.
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Fun day at London Zoo for children and young people with haemoglobin disorders
Event date and time: 19 October 2024, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Event description:
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.
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Menopause sessions for thalassaemia patients
Event date and time: 16 October 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Event description:
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.
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.
