Presented by the North of England HCCs
Welcome to our 2026 webinar series. These sessions are designed for healthcare professionals to enhance their specialist knowledge in the management of Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassaemia.
All sessions are held on MS Teams from 12:00 – 13:00.
Upcoming Webinar Schedule:
| Date | Session Title | Presenter |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Topic to be Confirmed | Kirsty Glendinning
Adult Haematology CNS, Manchester Royal Infirmary |
| March 2026
(TBC) |
Psychological Approaches to Supporting Patients with Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia | Rachel McCallum
Clinical Psychologist, Manchester Royal Infirmary |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Strategies for Analgesia in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease | Dr Brigit Greystoke
Consultant Haematologist, RVI Newcastle |
| 26 May 2026 | Infection Management in Sickle Cell Disease | Dr Emma Astwood
Consultant Paediatric Haematologist, Sheffield |
How to Participate
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No Registration Fee: These sessions are free to attend for NHS staff and healthcare partners.
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Join via MS Teams: Meeting links for each session will be updated here and circulated via our mailing list 14 days prior to the event.
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Can’t make it? Sessions will be recorded and uploaded to our member portal for catch-up viewing.
Who Should Attend?
These sessions are ideal for Consultants, CNSs, Psychologists, Pharmacists, and any healthcare professionals working within the North of England Haemoglobinopathy Coordinating Centres.
