Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today we celebrate our female research and innovation staff across MFT NHS for their important contributions to delivering and supporting better outcomes for patients and inspiring the future generation of #WomenInScience🔬

Want to boost Haemoglobinopathy Genetic Counselling skills/knowledge? Join us for a joint HCC, Sheffield Hospitals & MFT NHS, Online Education on 25/2/25 Register: bit.ly/41rZikU (healthcare staff only). #health #support #community #sicklecell #thalassaemia #haem #counselling

Earlier today I wrote to the NHS England chair, Richard Meddings, and Wes Streeting, to inform them of my intention to step down as Chief Executive at the end of March. You can read my letter to the Secretary of State here.

Living with sickle cell? Learn about the REDRESS trial researching stem cell transplants from half-matched donors. A game changer?! Join us online 4/3/25, 5–6pm via MS Teams: bit.ly/4kduH24 More info: bit.ly/4gRbXCA #SickleCell #REDRESSTrial #StemCellTransplant

Wishing a bright & colourful Holi to those celebrating! 🎨 Also, best wishes to those observing Ramadan, Passover & Lent. Even if you’re not having festivities things are looking brighter, literally, as days are getting longer & Spring is nearly here! #Holi2025 #FestivalOfColours

Sending warm Eid Mubarak wishes to everyone celebrating. From @HCC_MFT based in @mftNHS🌙✨ #EidMubarak #EidAlFitr #Eid2025 #Ramadan

Do you want to help improve black health outcomes MFT NHS then join us at Manchester Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Ctr. on 09/04 & 10/04, 09:30 – 12:30. Help, learn & enjoy free food/refreshments! More info: bit.ly/4chpWRj #SickleCell #Thalassaemia #Diabetes #Cardiovascular

📢 Calling all sickle cell patients & guardians in NW England. For the 1st time, the HCC Patient Event is heading to 🏥 Alder Hey 💙, Liverpool. Info, fun, connections & food! All Free. Register & more info: bit.ly/4cVOEae #SickleCell #HCCEvent #AlderHey #Liverpool #haem

📢 2025 Thalassaemia Patient Event! Join @HCC_MFT in Leeds on Sat 13th Sept for education, workshops, support, patient stories & more! FREE entry, food & raffle! For Thalassaemia patients & families. SAVE THE DATE. More info soon - keep your eyes peeled! #ThalassaemiaEvent #NHS

It's #WorldSickleCellDay This year’s theme ‘Tell it Loud’ reminds us to raise vital awareness. Many #SickleCellWarriors depend on regular blood transfusions so why not do something special and #GiveBlood. A good deed plus you get free tea & biscuits! Info: blood.co.uk

A new NHS-commissioned study indicates UK sickle cell care doesn't have parity with other genetic disorders. To rectify this, the NHS has stepped up its quality improvement project for sickle cell patients. To read more about this issue: bit.ly/44If391 #sicklecell

Great news! A NW patient is the UK's first to receive gene-editing therapy. Well done MFT NHS MRI team & congrats to the patient! This groundbreaking treatment could end lifelong transfusions & transform care. Info: bit.ly/4l9vv8f #GeneTherapy #NHS #Casgevy #thalassaemia

Our HCC Sickle Cell Patient Event on 19/07/25, at Alder Hey Hospital unfortunately is postponed due to a measles outbreak. We apologise for any inconvenience but we had to prioritise safety. It will likely be rescheduled for Autumn 2025. New details coming soon. #SickleCell

Congratulations Marilyn Burton! Winner of #BlackHealthcareAwards Sickle Cell Care Nurse Award 2025. Your specialised care for people living with sickle cell brings comfort and expertise to this vital healthcare area.

Parents in Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, or St Helens can help prevent further spreading of #measles in the region by taking advantage of summer ‘catch up’ immunisation clinics for children and young people. Find out more: merseycare.nhs.uk/our-services/l…

The HCC recently postponed our sickle cell event due to a measles outbreak in Merseyside, which tragically caused a child's death. 🏥 Alder Hey 💙 wrote an open letter to explain the situation, which can be read here - bit.ly/410dZLy. We hope to rearrange our event for Autumn.

Thalassaemia patients in the North - join us in Leeds for a Patient Event on 13/09/25. Connect with community, hear patient stories, get advice from doctors & charities, join workshops, and enjoy a free lunch! For more info/registration: bit.ly/4faT7XS #thalassaemia

Only 3 weeks to go! Join us in Leeds on 13/09 for our Thalassaemia Patient Event. Connect with peers, hear patient stories, get advice from medics & charities, learn about treatments, research, & trials. For patients in NW, NE, & Yorkshire only. Register: bit.ly/4faT7XS

Kids coming with you to the Thalassaemia Patient Event? We've got them covered! While you learn, they can do activities. First up is artist Sarah-Jane Mason, Leeds Art Gallery. More info- HCC website and an in focus article (item 4): bit.ly/4oOfbfr #KidsArt #Thalassaemia

Another contributor at the Thalassaemia Patient Event on 13/09 is Fortrea. They'll be discussing a new iron-eliminating study for those with transfusion-dependent iron overload. Can't make it? Join their webinar on 25/09. Details: bit.ly/4mBnxWa