🌟 A Huge Thank You this Black History Month! 🌟 We're incredibly thankful to everyone running or walking in support of the Sickle Cell Society during Black History Month! Your fundraising efforts are our lifeline, helping us fund vital research and educational projects that make a real difference. While we can’t thank each of you individually right now, please know how much we appreciate every step you’re taking. 🏃♂️❤️ Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing your amazing fundraising pages in our Instagram stories and adding them to our new Fundraiser Highlight so the community can find and donate easily! Please head over to our Instagram to find them.💬 Thank you again for all your hard work – you’re making a difference! 🌍 #SickleCellSociety #BlackHistoryMonth #FundraisingHeroes #Grateful
Sickle Cell Society
Hospitals and Health Care
London, London 4,528 followers
Supporting and representing people affected by sickle cell disorder to improve their overall quality of life.
About us
The Sickle Cell Society believes that individuals with sickle cell disease have the right to quality care. This can only be achieved if funding is made available to educate health carers and other professionals about the condition. The Society aims to provide this. The Society does not discriminate between the types of sickle cell disorders or the ethnic groups concerned. Both sexes are equally affected, and should have equal access to support and services within a confidential and sensitive environment. We respect the views of every patient. We have a network of committed volunteers, who play an important part in running the charity, providing administrative backup, and helping with fund-raising activities. Donations from the public, fund-raising activities and membership fees are also part of our life support. Without them, we would be unable to finance the essential welfare, research and educational projects and we would be unable to offer children a much-needed holiday. The Society benefits from the support of a wide range of individuals and organisations nationally, who together play a vital role in its success. It draws funding support from amongst others the Department of Health, Community Fund, Lloyds TSB Foundation, PPP Healthcare Medical Trust and Goldman Sachs International.
- Website
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http://www.sicklecellsociety.org/
External link for Sickle Cell Society
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London, London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1979
- Specialties
- Sickle Cell Disorder
Locations
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Primary
54 Station Road
London, London NW10 4UA, GB
Employees at Sickle Cell Society
Updates
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🌟 Calling all clinicians working with Sickle Cell patients! 🌟 We need your expertise and insights! Join our piloting team to review our first survey aimed at gathering feedback from the Sickle Cell community. 🩸🗣️ Your participation will help shape the future of Sickle Cell research and prioritise what matters most to those affected by this condition. Want to help make a difference? Email [email protected] to get involved! #SickleCellAwareness #ResearchPriorities #JoinUs #HealthCareProfessionals
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🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 Join us as a *Prison Estate Training & Development Lead* and help improve care for sickle cell patients in custody as part of an NHSE pilot project! 🌟 Play a key role in reducing health inequities, empowering patients, and training prison staff on sickle cell care. 📝 Apply by 31st October! 🔗 Find out more and apply here: https://buff.ly/40iGIfh or via the link in our bio. For more info, email: [email protected] with ‘Prison Estate Training & Development Lead’ in the subject line. #Hiring #SickleCellAwareness #HealthcareJobs #PrisonCare
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Support Ralph & Simon in Their 24-Hour Spin Challenge for Black History Month! 🚴♂️ We’re sending huge cheers to Ralph and Simon, who are taking on an incredible 24-hour spin challenge at HMP Stocken in honour of Black History Month. This cause is especially meaningful to Ralph, whose cousin Josephine sadly passed away from sickle cell in 2002. Ralph also carries the sickle cell trait, making the work of the Sickle Cell Society very close to his heart. ❤️ You can support their amazing efforts by visiting their JustGiving page (link below and in our bio) to learn more and donate to their fundraiser. Every contribution makes a difference! 🌟 Thank you, Ralph & Simon, for your dedication and hard work! 🌟 🔗 https://buff.ly/3BCkLxg #BlackHistoryMonth #SickleCellAwareness #Fundraiser #CommunitySupport #24HourChallenge
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✨ This Black History Month, we're embracing the theme of Reclaiming Narratives. By shining a light on our stories, history, and achievements, we’re taking control of our heritage and correcting historical inaccuracies. It’s time to showcase the untold success stories and honour the heroes who have shaped our world, both in the UK and beyond. Let’s challenge the narratives that have overlooked Black contributions and celebrate the full complexity of Black heritage. 🖤✊🏾 #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingNarratives #BlackExcellence #SickleCell #SickleCellSociety
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*Sicklecell/Supacell event this Saturday* On Saturday 12th October at 7pm we'll be joining Theatre Peckham, Supacell cast members and other guests at an event that will explore the main Sickle Cell storyline behind the Netflix series. Additionally, in the afternoon young people can join free acting workshops. Book to secure a place. Theatre Peckham is a multi-award-winning cultural venue in South-East London, and this will be a special edition of its celebrated "Young, Gifted and Black" season. Get your free tickets here https://buff.ly/3ZTUq7R #theatrepeckhamsicklecell #Sicklecell #London #SicklecellAwareness #Event #peckham
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Patient Story: Mental Health and Sickle Cell We had the privilege of speaking with our mentor, Remeal Johnson McLean, about how living with Sickle Cell affected his mental health throughout his life. He also shared valuable insights for those who may be facing similar challenges. In part two of our series, Remeal offers advice for children and young adults who may be struggling and unsure of how to seek help. He also highlights the incredible mentoring program we have across London, designed to support those in need. For more information on our mentoring program, please visit the link in our bio or head to our website. We want all our Sickle Cell warriors to know that they are not alone. Support is available whenever you need it. Feel free to reach out via our helpline at [email protected] or visit our website through the link in our bio. Also, don’t forget to follow @blackmindsmatter.uk for excellent resources on mental health support. #SickleCell #MentalHealth #SickleCellAwareness #BlackMindsMatter #YouAreNotAlone #ChronicIllness #HealthAndWellbeing #MentalHealthSupport #SickleCellWarriors #SickleCellAwarenessMonth
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Miffy's Visit 🐰✨ The kids at our family retreat had a special guest over the weekend – Miffy! 🎉 It was such a delight to have her join us, and she didn’t come empty-handed! She brought goodies for the children, and we thanked her with a Sickle Cell tote bag. 🎁❤️ A portion of this month’s proceeds from Miffy’s online store was generously donated to the Sickle Cell Society in honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month. 💸✨ Make sure to check out their site before the month ends! A big thank you to @miffy_official for making it all happen! 🙏 #Miffy #SickleCellAwareness #FamilyFun #ThankYou #KidsLoveMiffy #SickleCellSupport #Community #Charity
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Could you help to support people living with Sickle Cell Disorder, Thalassemia and Rare Inherited Anaemias in East London and Essex, by providing welfare and benefits advice? We’re looking for a great listener, who can be responsible for providing advice across a broad range of subject matters including welfare, benefits, housing, and employment. This is a great role, and key to the support we will offer to people in East London. Interested? Read more about the role and download the job description on our website. https://buff.ly/3XNzuxR Closing date 25th October. #SickleCellSupport #ThalassemiaAwareness #WelfareSupport #BenefitsAdvice #CommunityHelp #EastLondonJobs #JobOpportunity #HousingAdvice #EmploymentSupport #HealthcareJobs #CharityJobs #SocialCareJobs
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Patient Story: Mental Health and Sickle Cell We had the privilege of sitting down with our Mentor, Remeal Johnson Mclean, to discuss how living with Sickle Cell impacted his mental health growing up. He also shared valuable advice for those who may be struggling with similar challenges. In part one of the series, Remeal opens up about his personal struggles and why he was hesitant to seek help during his younger years. Sickle Cell can be an incredibly isolating condition, not only because of the physical pain but also due to its impact on social life. Frequent hospital admissions throughout life often cause Sickle Cell patients to miss out on school and peer interactions, which can lead to a decline in mental health. We want all our Sickle Cell warriors to know that they are not alone. Help is available if you need it. Feel free to reach out to our helpline via [email protected] or our website linked in our bio. Don’t forget to also follow @blackmindsmatter.uk for their excellent advice on mental health support. #SickleCell #MentalHealth #SickleCellAwareness #BlackMindsMatter #YouAreNotAlone #ChronicIllness #HealthAndWellbeing #MentalHealthSupport #SickleCellWarriors #SickleCellAwernessmonth