Sickle Cell Workshops - Healthy Community Talks online (22.10.25)
When: Wed 22 Oct 2025 13:30 – 14:30 (BST)
Where: Microsoft Teams Need help?
Meeting ID: 335 453 062 608 8 Passcode: P8vV27ak
As part of the Healthy Community Talks, we are hosting an online Sickle Cell Workshop led by Ms. Iyamide Thomas, the NHS Engagement Lead for the Sickle Cell Society’s Screening Programme.
Synopsis of Sickle Cell Talk:
- Understanding Sickle Cell: What is Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait? Who does it mainly affect and why?
- Genetic Inheritance
- Dispelling myths
- Impact of sickle cell on patients
- Symptoms & Management of the condition including new treatments
- Screening & Testing: Information on NHS Antenatal and Newborn Screening Programme, carrier testing, and diagnosis
- Breaking the Stigma: Open conversations to foster understanding and support within our diverse communities.
- History of sickle cell
- Work of the Sickle Cell Society
- Patients case studies