Janine GriffithsDo you live with Sickle Cell Anaemia or Thalassaemia — or simply want to learn more about these conditions that impact thousands in our communities? Don’t miss an important health awareness event taking place right here in Leeds.
🗓️ Date: Monday 12th May 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Location: Shine Building, Harehills Road, Leeds LS8 5HS
This Lunch & Learn event at the Shine Centre offers more than just a free bite to eat. It’s a chance to connect, learn, and contribute to something bigger. Hosted by the NHS in partnership with the Improving Black Health Outcomes (IBHO) initiative, the event focuses on:
✅ Free NHS health checks for eligible individuals
✅ Information on how you can support and take part in life-changing research
✅ A welcoming community space for discussion and connection — lunch included!
This is an open invitation to individuals living in England who have been diagnosed with Sickle Cell or Thalassaemia. Whether you’re living with the condition or supporting someone who is, this is an opportunity to be heard, informed, and looked after.
👥 Bring a friend, spread the word, and help break the silence around conditions that disproportionately affect Black and minority communities.
📱 CLICK HERE to secure your place in advance. You can also contact the team via email at PRBRC@leeds.ac.uk or call 07925341185.
Let’s turn awareness into action. Join the conversation — and the community.
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