Specialised Sickle Cell Nutrition Programme Starting May 2026
Join our new 6-month Specialised Nutrition Programme, led by Dr Claudine Matthews, designed to improve nutrition knowledge, support self-management, and help address gaps in sickle cell care. Through practical, easy-to-follow sessions, the programme will support patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals with tailored nutrition education and advice.
Programme aims
The programme will:
- Improve nutrition education and address gaps in standard sickle cell care
- Support screening and understanding of malnutrition risk
- Empower patients, carers and professionals with practical nutrition knowledge
- Support better self-management and improved wellbeing
- Explore the barriers and challenges affecting nutrition in sickle cell care
Who is it for?
The programme includes dedicated sessions for:
- People living with Sickle Cell Disorder (adults, children and young people)
- Parents and carers
- Healthcare professionals
Choose your group
For Patients and Families
Choose one of two groups based on your availability:
Group A (Wednesdays) – blended programme with in-person opening and closing sessions at St George’s, plus online sessions (May–September)
Group B (Thursdays) – fully online programme (May–October)
For Healthcare Professionals
Choose one group:
Group A (June–August) – three online lunchtime sessions
Group B (September–October) – three online lunchtime sessions
For Parents and Carers
Two dedicated online evening sessions focused on paediatric and transition-related nutrition support:
- 4 June
- 3 September
When booking, select your preferred group under “Select Ticket”.
Full schedules are available within registration.
Please find updated links below:
Patients: https://buytickets.at/sicklecellnutritionacademy1/2142643
HCPs: https://buytickets.at/sicklecellnutritionacademyhcps/2170822
Caregivers: https://buytickets.at/sicklecellnutritionacademycaregivers/2170860
