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
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London Ambulance Service (LAS) & Sickle Cell Focus Group
Event date and time: 16 May 2024, 5:00pm to 6:30pm
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This focus group is for SCD patients and service users based in London.
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UKTS 5k Fun Run & Walk
Event date and time: 12 May 2024, 9:30am to 11:30am
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The UK Thalassaemia Society are hosting a FREE fun run on the morning of Sunday 12th May.
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Food for Thought - Nutrition in Thalassaemia - Session 4 - Major organs and GIT
Event date and time: 01 May 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
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Food for Thought - Nutrition in Thalassaemia - Session 3 - Osteoporosis, Bone Health and Immunity
Event date and time: 17 April 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
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Food for Thought - Nutrition in Thalassaemia - Session 2 - Endocrine problems
Event date and time: 13 March 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
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Food for Thought - Nutrition in Thalassaemia - Session 1 - Iron, Iron Overloading and malnutrition
Event date and time: 21 February 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
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Sepsis in Thalassaemia
Event date and time: 29 January 2024, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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The Red Cell Network will be hosting a session on Sepsis in Thalassaemia, as part of the National Education Schedule.
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The Red Cell Network Educational Day
Event date and time: 29 January 2024, 9:00am to 4:30pm
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The Red Cell Network will be hosting an all day hybrid educational event from the Hallam Conference Centre, London.
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Patient Engagement for New Red Cell Community Service
Event date and time: 26 January 2024, 4:30pm to 6:30pm
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A NEW COMMUNITY RED CELL SERVICE is launching April 2024 for residents of Camden, Islington, Haringey, Barnet and Enfield.
This event is aimed at residents of Camden, Islington, Haringey, Barnet and Enfield living with Sickle Cell, Thalassemia, and Rare Inherited Anaemia.
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Thalassaemia- A nursing Focus
Event date and time: 30 October 2023, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
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This education session on Thalassaemia will be hosted by the North West Haemoglobinopathy Coordinating Centre, as part of the National Education Schedule.
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Neurological Complications of Sickle Cell - Paediatric Services
Event date and time: 25 October 2023, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
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The West Midlands HCC will be hosting this session on Neurological complications of sickle cell. Presenters include:
Dr Claire Barker-Ellis, Clinical Psychologist & Dr Shakti Agrawal, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
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ASCAT 2023
Event date and time: 25 October 2023 to 28 October 2023
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ASCAT CONFERENCE 2023
For the fourth year, in collaboration with European Hematology Association & British Society for Haematology, ASCAT brings to you:
Therapeutic Strategies For Sickle Cell Disease & Thalassaemia: Time To Consider A Multi Modal & Personalised Approach
Dates: October 25-28, 2023
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TRCN Research Information Session for NCL and East Anglia Patients
Event date and time: 17 October 2023, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
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The Red Cell Network are offering a great opportunity for all sickle cell patients in East Anglia, Cambridge and North London to learn about the research process. It will also be a chance to ask questions freely, and air any concerns patients may have about becoming engaged with research.
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TRCN Educational Session: Thalassaemia in Childhood
Event date and time: 11 October 2023, 3:00pm to 3:45pm
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Edith Aimiuwu, Paediatric Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist at Whittington Health will be delivering a virtual educational session on Thalassaemia in Childhood.
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Acute complications in SCD
Event date and time: 08 September 2023, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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The South West Haemoglobinopathy Coordinating Centre will be hosting a session on Acute complications in SCD as part of the National Education Schedule 2023-2024.
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.