HCT Sickle Cell Service

@SickleCellUK celebrating and raising awareness of World Sickle Cell Day in Hertfordshire

Are you a parent with sickle cell or has a child with sickle cell? Then join us for our 3rd Monthly Parent Talk on Saturday 3rd July (12-2pm) via Zoom. The talk is an open space for you to talk, express any concerns or worries and share ideas. Learn more: sicklecellsociety.org/monthly-parent…

July is Sickle Cell Awareness Month in the UK and you can celebrate but attending our exciting exhibition at the Black Cultural Archives. Open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays between 11:30 am and 5 pm. Find out more here: sicklecellsociety.org/exhibition/ #SickleCellAwarenessMonth

On 19th June, it was #WorldSickleCellDay. Miffy has partnered with @SickleCellUK to raise vital funds for research into sickle cell disorder. Shop our new soft toys on the Miffy Shop - 10% of sales go towards the research - miffyshop.co.uk/products/miffy…

Did you know? Episodes of pain may occur in sickle cell disorder and are generally referred to as a crisis. Find out more here: sicklecellsociety.org/wscd/ #WorldSickleCellDay #WSCD21

A big thank you to @itvcalendar for raising awareness of #WorldSickleCellDay and interviewing our Chair of Trustees, Kye Gbangbola: itv.com/news/calendar/… #SickleCell #Awareness @SickleCellChair

Did you know that only 1.5% of blood donors in the UK are of black heritage? This #WorldSickleCellDay save or improve the lives of up to 3 people by signing up to give blood: bit.ly/scsgiveblood #GiveBlood #SickleCell

Did you know? Almost 300 babies are born in the UK with sickle cell each year. Find out more here: sicklecellsociety.org/wscd/ #WorldSickleCellDay #WSCD21

Did you know? A simple blood test will tell whether you have sickle cell trait or the disorder. Find out more here: sicklecellsociety.org/wscd/ #WorldSickleCellDay #WSCD21

@SickleCellUK today we celebrate World Sickle Cell Day. Wear red and raise awareness!

Looking forward to joining @SickleCellUK in our sickle cell champions event tomorrow!!! eventbrite.co.uk/e/sickle-cell-…

This Saturday it is #WorldSickleCellDay! Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior, friend or family, or medical student? Join our workshop in a discussion around #SickleCell, #mentalhealth, #invisibleillness. Sign up: invisiblewarrior.scd@imperial.ac.uk. More info in our flyer. #WSCD2021