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: Preparing for University 🎓
Starting university is a big step, and living with Sickle Cell can mean there are a few extra things to think about before you arrive.
Preparing for University is a practical session designed to help you think ahead and put the right support in place before starting university. We’ll explore areas such as healthcare, accommodation, Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), disability support, reasonable adjustments and planning for your health while at university.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- 🏫 Explore what to consider when choosing and preparing for university
- 🩺 Think about your healthcare and Medic*tion arrangements
- ♿ Understand support available through your university and DSA
- 🏠 Consider accommodation and accessibility needs
- 📋 Identify reasonable adjustments you may want to put in place
- 💡 Take away practical steps and resources to help you prepare
Whether you’re applying to university, have already received an offer or are getting ready to start, this session will help you identify what you need to think about before you arrive and once you’re there.
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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