Health Awareness

Knowledge that saves lives — education, advocacy and community outreach

Health Awareness

Why Awareness Matters

Many families affected by sickle cell disease or other inherited blood disorders still face stigma, delayed diagnosis and limited access to accurate information. Our health awareness programmes close that gap by bringing clear, culturally sensitive education into schools, places of worship, community centres and online spaces.

We work closely with NHS blood and transplant services, local health providers and community leaders so that messages about blood donation, carrier screening and early intervention reach the people who need them most.

What We Deliver

Community Workshops

Interactive sessions explaining sickle cell trait, disease, inheritance patterns and the life-saving role of regular blood donation.

Blood Donation Drives

Partnering with donation centres to host accessible, welcoming events that encourage first-time and regular donors from under-represented communities.

School & Youth Programmes

Age-appropriate education that reduces stigma and helps young people understand genetic conditions and healthy lifestyle choices.

Myth-Busting Campaigns

Targeted social media and printed resources that replace common misconceptions with evidence-based facts.

Ready to learn more?

Visit our dedicated Sickle Cell Education page for in-depth information on genetics, symptoms, treatment and living well with the condition.

Sickle Cell Education

Our Partners

Department for Education MCRactive We Do Tennis LTA Tennis for Britain Manchester City Council Better Truedoxa Educational Project Truedoxa Global Resources parkrun Morrisso Health FC United of Manchester BHA for Equality Nurturing Foundations Manchester Settlement Comic Relief CancerCare Department for Education MCRactive We Do Tennis LTA Tennis for Britain Manchester City Council Better Truedoxa Educational Project Truedoxa Global Resources parkrun Morrisso Health FC United of Manchester BHA for Equality Nurturing Foundations Manchester Settlement Comic Relief CancerCare