Keeping Well with Sickle Cell (KWWSC)

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Thanks to support from Birmingham and Solihull ICS Fairer Futures City Wide Small Grant we are able to provide a peer mentoring service for young adults aged 18- 30 years old across Birmingham.

This project supports young adult patients living with Sickle Cell who have  been referred by Specialist NHS Teams and Haematologist consultants.  People aged 18-30 year olds living with Sickle Cell highlighted, diet, stress, worries, physical and emotional exertion were key factors relating to tigger in an acute pain crises. 

Our project activities include monthly group formal and informal peer support, taking place last Thursday of each month, alongside a range of interventions including light exercise, mindfulness, nutrition and coping with pain management. 

KWWSC brings people together, who have lived experiences of sickle cell to explore behaviours and how to overcome health challenges, reduce isolation and develop better management of their physical, mental health and wellbeing. 

For more details on how to access this project.

Email: ashanti@oscarbirmingham.org.uk 

Tel:      0121 212 9209

All referrals to send to admin@oscarbirmingham.org.uk