Sickle Cell Support Group Meeting

Updated: 18 June, 2026

The next Sickle Cell Support Group meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 23 June 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM in the Hibiscus Conference Room at HSA. This session will feature Consultant Pain Specialist Dr Judith Nicholls, who will share practical strategies for managing pain, coping with pain episodes and improving quality of life. The meeting is open to the public and we encourage all interested individuals to attend.

The Sickle Cell Support Group is a safe and welcoming space for individuals living with sickle cell disease and their families to come together, share experiences and receive support. It usually meets twice a year (June and November) and is organised by the Genetic Coordinator in the Public Health Department.

These meetings are designed to:

• Provide emotional & social support

• Share useful information about managing sickle cell disease

• Offer an opportunity to ask questions and engage with healthcare professionals

• Help affected individuals and their families feel less alone by connecting with others who understand their journey.

For more details contact the Genetics Coordinator at 244-7887 or email Cynthia.Powell@hsa.ky .