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 The Transfusion Alternatives Preoperatively in Sickle Cell Disease (TAPS) trial was chosen for an oral presentation at the prestigious American Society of Hematology (ASH) meeting in San Diego, California, USA recently. Dr Jo Howard, Consultant Haematologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London, UK, presented the trial on behalf of all TAPS trial investigators.  Click here to read more     ... Read more

IntoUniversity will be running an afternoon workshop with Professor Simon Dyson from De Montfort University on 13th February 2012 at our Brent Centre St Mark’s Church, Bathurst Gardens, London NW10 5HX . There are 20 places available for young people of secondary school age (11-18) with Sickle Cell Disorders and we would like to invite you to register a child for this exciting opportunity. IntoUniversity is an educational charity that provides local learning centres where young peo... Read more

The staff and trustees of the Sickle Cell Society wish you a happy and wonderful New Year and warmly thank you for all your support during the year 2011.  Please click here to view the winter newsletter. ... Read more

Remember to get your annual free flu jabs , it is essential for individuals with sickle cell disease. To protect themselves against seasonal flu, also known as influenza which is highly infectious.click here to   ... Read more

The Sickle Cell Society and NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme in collaboration with the Africa Centre and 100 Black Men of London present a special screening of ‘The Family Legacy’. Join us at a special screening of ‘THE FAMILY LEGACY’ which will include an expert panel and a lively question and answer session. Tuesday, 7th February 2012 @ 6PM at the Africa Centre..  click here to know more       ... Read more

Continuing our policy practice to empower our community through information, the 3rd seminar in our popular Patients & Carers education series will focus on the vital need to ensure Adequate & Safe supply of Blood, including accompanying issues such of risk and consent. We hope that, addressing this topical issue, will offer an opportunity for those attending to be better informed to engage with developments in the sector of blood transfusion in the NHS. This is in keeping with the Government’s user-involvement policy of “No decision about me without me”.  We hope you would mark your diary for the day . To register please click here   ... Read more

Who am I Event is for young people (14–18 years) at the Science Museum’s Dana Centre   on the December 7th, 2011, 18.30–20.30 for more information To book: E-mail tickets@danacentre.org.uk   Tel. 020 7942 4040  Science Museum’s Dana Centre; Wellcome Wolfson Building 165 Queen’s Gate,London SW7 5HD   ... Read more

It's Black History Month in October, if you have an event planned why not support us by raising funds for us or/and invite us to attend to have a stand to help us raise awareness within the local community.  Please email me once your event has been confirmed with the details and we will be happy to provide you information leaflets, pens, badges, balloons etc.   ... Read more