🏃♂️ London Marathon 2026
Join us & Emancipated Run Crew at Mile 16.3 to cheer on our runners!
📍 New Balance Cheer Zone 2
⏰ 11:30–12pm
🚆 Mudchute (DLR)
Bring the energy and support Team Sickle Cell 💪
#LondonMarathon #TeamSickleCell #CheerZone
🎭 Crescent Cell, Sickle Moon
A powerful and imaginative new play exploring care, pain and trust for people experiencing sickle cell crises — co-created with the community.
🔗 buff.ly/qANBQUn
#SickleCell #Theatre #HealthEquity #PatientVoice
🏃♂️ Hackney Half 2026 – 1 space left!
Run with Team Sickle Cell and make every mile count.
📩 fundraising@sicklecellsociety.org
⏰ Apply by 17 April, 10am
#HackneyHalf #RunForACause #SickleCell
Our CEO John James had the pleasure of joining St Mary’s Calne at their Open Mic Night during Charity Week.
Huge thanks for supporting the Sickle Cell Society and for raising an amazing £6,168.24! 💛
#SickleCell #Fundraising #ThankYou
📣 Join us for Sickle Cell: Resilience Through the Years
A day celebrating ageing well with sickle cell through community, conversation and connection.
📅 18 April 2026
📍 St Anne’s Church, Soho
RSVP via QR code
#SickleCell #LondonEvents #Community
Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful Easter 🌼
A time for reflection, hope and new beginnings — we hope this season brings you moments of rest, happiness and connection with loved ones.
From all of us at the Sickle Cell Society, we’re sending you warm Easter wishes. 💛
#Easter #HappyEaster
📢 Deadline extended: North West Programme Manager
You now have until 29 April 2026 to apply.
Lead our CYP Peer Mentoring Programme and make a real impact for young people living with sickle cell.
🔗 www.sicklecellsociety.org/north-west-p...
#SickleCell #Hiring #ProgrammeManager
We’re recruiting Mentors in North West England for our CYP Peer Mentoring Programme.
📍 Liverpool, Manchester & Sheffield
Make a real difference for young people living with sickle cell.
🔗 www.sicklecellsociety.org/nw-s-yorks-m...
#SickleCell #PeerMentoring #Hiring
We’re looking for healthcare & non-clinical volunteers for our Sickle Cell Family Retreat 2026.
Support families, build community and make a real difference.
📅 Apply by 10 April 2026
🔗 Volunteer Application Form
#SickleCell #VolunteersWanted #MakeADifference
📣 Join our Sickle Cell Engagement Event
📅 16 May 2026 | 🕛 12–3pm
📍 St Thomas’ Hospital or online
Share your experiences and help shape better care.
Register:
In person: buff.ly/BGDZQVz
Virtual: buff.ly/Cith4BM
#SickleCell #PatientVoice #LondonEvents
Only 2 weeks left to visit the Sickle Cell Society Exhibition – Our Journey, Our Story.
📍 Royal London Hospital, Inclusion Hub (Level 14)
🕐 Mon–Fri, 1–4pm
📅 Closes 11 April
Head down and see it before it closes.
#SickleCell #SickleCellSociety #Exhibition
Please note our helpline will be closed on the 31st March 2026.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
#SickleCellSociety #HelplineUpdate #CommunitySupport
Important update: meningitis advice for people living with sickle cell and thalassaemia.
Know the symptoms and when to seek urgent care.
Read more:
www.sicklecellsociety.org/staying-safe...
#SickleCell #Meningitis #HealthUpdate
We’re hiring a Mentor Administrator (North West England) to support our Peer Mentoring Programme.
Help coordinate support for young people living with sickle cell.
🔗 www.sicklecellsociety.org/mentor-admin...
#SickleCell #SickleCellSociety #Hiring
We’re recruiting a Clinical Director for our CYP Peer Mentoring Programme (London).
Lead clinical oversight and help improve transition outcomes for young people with sickle cell.
📅 Apply by 28 April 2026
🔗 www.sicklecellsociety.org/clinical-dir...
#SickleCell #SickleCellSociety #Hiring
📢 We’re recruiting Trustees.
We’re especially looking for people with lived experience of sickle cell and/or fundraising experience to join our Board. Your insight, perspective and expertise play a vital role.
🔗 buff.ly/PxgwQ1f
#SickleCell #Trustee #Fundraising
We’re hiring a South West London Clinical Lead for our Peer Mentoring Programme.
📅 Apply by 27 April 2026
🔗 www.sicklecellsociety.org/clinical-lea...
#SickleCell #SickleCellSociety #Hiring
Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating 🌙
Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Eid filled with love, reflection and time with family and community.
From all of us at the Sickle Cell Society, we hope you have a blessed celebration.
#EidMubarak #Eid #SickleCellSociety #Community #Togetherness
Sign up to join our transition workshop on wellbeing, healthy lifestyle and staying safe.
This session is for North-East London Sickle Cell patients aged 14+ and will take place at Stratford Library.📲 Scan the QR code or click the link below to register: bit.ly/4s33TVD
#SickleCell #Transition
Join us for the Sickle Cell Society Exhibition – Our Journey, Our Story plus a programme of talks, workshops & community events.
📍 Royal London Hospital (Level 14)
📅 11 Mar–11 Apr
🕐 Mon–Fri, 1–4pm
Come and be part of the conversation.
#SickleCell #SickleCellSociety #Exhibition
Help us create sickle cell content that actually works for you. We want your input on topics.
Think:🔍 Clear, myth‑busting explainers on treatments or Guidance for moving from child to adult services. Have your say and get involved:
buff.ly/r1EEjjV
#SickleCellAwareness
A huge thank you to Core Sports UK for raising £2,000 for the Sickle Cell Society.
Here are some highlights from the King of the West Nigeria vs Ghana match — congratulations to everyone who took part!
#SickleCellSociety #CommunityFundraising #CharityFootball
Sending love this Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums in our community. 💐Your strength and resilience inspire us every day.
From all of us at the Sickle Cell Society, we celebrate you. ❤️
#MothersDay #SickleCellMums #SickleCell #SickleCellCommunity
We’re delighted to share that the Sickle Cell Society Exhibition — Our Journey, Our Story is now open.
📅 11 Mar – 11 Apr 2026
📍 Royal London Hospital, Inclusion Hub (Level 14)
🕐 Mon–Fri, 1–4pm
We look forward to welcoming you.
#SickleCell #SickleCellSociety #Exhibition
We’re hiring a Part-time Assistant Finance Officer (14 hrs/week) to support our Finance & Admin Manager.
📅 Apply by 21 April 2026
📧 applications@sicklecellsociety.org
🔗 buff.ly/i7Wp3i5
#SickleCellSociety #CharityJobs #FinanceJobs #Hiring
Please see our official statement regarding the Same Day Emergency Care Unit at The Royal London Hospital and the latest update following discussions with commissioners.
#SickleCellSociety #SickleCell #PatientVoice #HealthEquity
Breaking news: We have been in discussions with commissioners regarding the Same Day Emergency Care Unit at The Royal London Hospital, and as a result, it will reopen.
Full statement to follow.
#SickleCell #SickleCellSociety #PatientVoice #HealthEquity #NHS
Thank you to the Women’s Fellowship of the Anglican Igbo Church of the Holy Trinity for their generous £250 donation, kindly delivered to our office on 25 Feb.
We’re grateful for your support of the sickle cell community.
#SickleCellSociety #ThankYou #CommunitySupport
Last year we asked families and volunteers what they thought of our Sickle Cell Family Retreat — here’s what they said.
Registration for 2026 is now open. Secure your place today:
www.sicklecellsociety.org/childrens-ac...
#SickleCell #FamilySupport #ApplyNow
Happy #RareDiseaseDay. Sickle cell is one of the fastest growing genetic conditions in the UK— yet it remains under-resourced. We’re joining Genetic Alliance UK to call for equity in rare diseases. See powerful artwork by Rose Matheson capturing what equity means. #SickleCell
