Sickle Cell Society

The Sickle Cell Society supports and represents people affected by sickle cell disorder to improve their overall quality of life.

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☀️A red heat health alert has been issued for parts of England this week.
Hot weather can increase the risk of dehydration, which may trigger a #sicklecell crisis. Stay hydrated, keep cool and listen to your body. More information can be on our website https://t.co/gWrMQDBsTR

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💙 Happy Father's Day to all the dads, grandads and father figures in our community.

Thank you for your love, strength and support. Today, we celebrate everything you do for your families and loved ones.

#FathersDay #HappyFathersDay #SickleCellCommunity

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💃💙 As part of #WorldSickleCellDay2026, Isabelle Prempeh shares an uplifting message with the sickle cell community about finding an outlet that helps you breathe, feel fulfilled and pursue your passions.🔗 https://t.co/I7bcnwdZlZ
#YoungVoicesRising #OwnYourHealth

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What would you say to your younger self?

Members of the sickle cell community have shared powerful Letters to My Younger Self, reflecting on their experiences, challenges and lessons learned over the years. Read the full letters here: https://t.co/I7bcnwdZlZ #WorldSickleCellDay

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🩸 Today is #WorldSickleCellDay2026. This year's theme, #YoungVoicesRising, celebrates the strength and experiences of young people living with sickle cell.
Around 19,000 people live with sickle cell in the UK. Together, let's ensure every voice is heard. #OwnYourHealth

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📣 Reminder: The Sickle Cell Engagement Event has been rescheduled, and the new date has now been confirmed.
📅 25 July 2026 | ⏰ 12–3pm
📍 Guy's Hospital or join online
We hope to see you there as we continue conversations to improve sickle cell care. #SickleCell #PatientVoice

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💛 Thank you to Core Sports for another fantastic fundraising match in support of the Sickle Cell Society. Congratulations to DR Congo on their win over Jamaica, and to Core Sports on celebrating their 1-year anniversary. We look forward to future collaborations! #SickleCell

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Join us this #WorldSickleCellDay2026 as we celebrate #VoicesOfResilience and amplify the stories of those living with sickle cell.

📅 19 June | ⏰ 10am–5pm
📍 Camden Town Hall, London

❤️ Wear red. Share your story. Be part of the change.

#SickleCell #SickleCellAwareness

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"Delighted to be presenting at #FSCDR and sharing ideas and developments shaping the future of sickle cell care. It was also a pleasure to connect with colleagues, including Cassandra Trimmell from Sickle Cell 101." – John James, CEO, Sickle Cell Society.#SickleCell

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Creative Saturdays for the Sickle Cell Community.
Free workshops • Free lunch • Free to join ❤️Friends and family welcome!

Bay20 Community Centre, Ladbroke Grove🕐 Saturdays, 1–5 PM📅 13 Jun – 25 Jul | Final showcase 01 Aug

👉 Limited tickets book now
https://t.co/LF53jiTHwE

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🎨 Join us for Workshop 1: All About Me – the first in our Sickle Cell Hope Creative Art Workshop Series.

📅 13 June | ⏰ 1–5pm
📍 Bay20 Community Centre, Ladbroke Grove

🎟️ Free tickets:
https://t.co/LF53jiTHwE

#SickleCell #CreativeWorkshop #CommunityArts

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Join us for the South East London Sickle Cell Community Picnic! 📅 20 June 2026 |11am–3pm 📍 Crystal Palace Park Cricket Pitch.
A free day of food, activities, support and community for people living with sickle cell, families and the wider community.🔗 https://t.co/A1XuG3jq9a

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We're proud to launch our World Sickle Cell Day 2026 theme: Young Voices Rising.

Young people living with sickle cell are rising up to the challenge of their health condition.

On 19 June we'll be shining a spotlight on their voices.

#YoungVoicesRising #WorldSickleCellDay

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🎨 Creative Saturdays for the Sickle Cell Community
Free art workshops • Free lunch • Free to join ❤️

📍 Bay20 Community Centre, Ladbroke Grove
🕐 Saturdays, 1–5 PM
📅 13 Jun – 25 Jul | Final showcase 01 Aug

👉 Limited tickets book via Eventbrite - scan the QR code

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📣 Are you living with both sickle cell & learning disabilities, or support someone who is?
Researchers want to hear your experiences to help shape future research and improve healthcare outcomes. 📲 Scan the QR code or contact details on the flyer to get involved. #SickleCell

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📣 Our CEO John James will be speaking at the 49th National Sickle Cell Disease Scientific Meeting & Research Symposium. Proud to see the Sickle Cell Society contributing to global conversations shaping the future of sickle cell care.🔗 https://t.co/zweuPbOcf1 #SickleCell

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📢 We’re hiring: Fundraising Database Officer

Help strengthen supporter engagement and fundraising impact at the Sickle Cell Society.

📅 Apply by 7 June 2026
🔗 https://t.co/AfMd5fpamW

#SickleCell #Hiring #FundraisingJobs

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🏃‍♂️ Great to meet some of our amazing Hackney Half runners on Sunday, including Jordan & Elom, running for the Sickle Cell Society. Shoutout to Emancipated Run Crew for showing out for #GiveBloodSpreadLove too 💛 Thank you to everyone who ran & fundraised! #HackneyHalf

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📢 We’re hiring: Prison Estate Training & Development Lead (London)
Help lead an NHS England pilot project improving care and reducing health inequalities for people living with sickle cell in custody.📅 Apply by 22 June 2026🔗 https://t.co/cp7xHaqTBn
#Hiring #SickleCell #Health

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🏃‍♀️ Hackney Half 2026 – Come cheer with us!

Join Team Sickle Cell at Mile 5, then help us cheer runners through to the finish 🏁

📅 17 May 2026
⏰ 10:30am–12pm
🚆 Hackney Central

#HackneyHalf #TeamSickleCell #CheerZone