About this Event
🎟️ Ticket: £5 + applicable Eventbrite fees
👥 Format: In-person only
🇬🇧 Location: United Kingdom
📍 Important: This is an in-person UK event
This session is strictly in person.
There is no online or virtual option for this session.
Please only book a ticket if you are able to attend the event in person at the stated UK venue.
Community & Connection is a series of in-person sessions created by Sickle Synced CIC to bring people affected by Sickle Cell together, while supporting them to live well with the condition beyond clinical settings.
We recognise that living well with Sickle Cell involves more than medical care. It can also mean having access to the right information, practical resources, supportive communities and opportunities to connect with people who understand.
Our sessions provide a welcoming space to connect, learn, share experiences and access practical resources that can support you in your everyday life with Sickle Cell.
What to expect
The session will include:
- 🤝 Meeting and connecting with others
- 💬 Open and informal conversations
- 💼 Exploring how Sickle Cell can affect your experience at work
- 💡 Practical tips and information for navigating the workplace
- 🫶 Sharing experiences and perspectives
- ☕ Refreshments
- 🌱 Time to relax and connect in a supportive environment
There is no pressure to speak or share. You can participate as much or as little as you feel comfortable with.
💼 This session: Navigating the Workplace
Starting and staying in work can come with additional challenges when you live with Sickle Cell.
Knowing what support is available, understanding your rights and feeling confident communicating your needs can make it easier to navigate the workplace.
Navigating the Workplace is designed to help you build your knowledge and confidence when managing Sickle Cell alongside employment.
This session is for you if:
- You are starting work or preparing to enter employment
- You are already working and want to better understand your workplace rights
- You are unsure what support or adjustments may be available to you
- You want to feel more confident communicating your needs at work
- You want to understand how to navigate workplace situations that may arise because of Sickle Cell
- You want practical information and resources that can help you manage work alongside your health
The session will provide an opportunity to learn, ask questions, share experiences and explore practical ways to navigate the workplace.
Who is this session for?
This session is for people connected to the Sickle Cell community, including:
- People living with Sickle Cell (18+)
- Parents, family members and carers
- Partners and friends
- People who support someone living with Sickle Cell
🎟️ Booking & attendance
Tickets for this session are £5 + applicable Eventbrite fees.
Places are limited, so please only book a ticket if you are reasonably confident that you will be able to attend.
If your circumstances change and you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking as soon as possible. This allows us to offer the place to someone else.
Important information
This is a community, education and resource-sharing session, rather than a clinical or medical appointment.
The session is designed to help you build your knowledge and confidence around navigating employment while living with Sickle Cell. Information shared during the session is for general educational purposes and should not be considered legal, medical or professional employment advice.
We encourage attendees to seek appropriate professional advice where necessary for their individual circumstances.
We also ask everyone attending to respect the privacy and experiences of others. Please do not share another attendee's personal information or experiences outside of the session without their permission.
📩 Questions?
If you have any questions before booking or attending, please contact:
Sickle Synced CIC
📧 [email protected]
🌐 sicklesynced.com
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We look forward to welcoming you!
Event venue & nearby stays
The Catford House, Catford Broadway, Croydon, United Kingdom
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