Understanding and using the Sickle Cell Clinical Pathway Initiative (CPI)

Sickle cell trait is common in the UK, yet many carriers receive limited information after new-born screening – leaving gaps when they later need reproductive, clinical, or family guidance. To help close this gap, we’ve developed the Sickle Cell Clinical Pathway Initiative (CPI): a structured, flexible competency framework that supports healthcare professionals to deliver consistent, culturally sensitive care. Register to join us in this webinar designed for GPs, midwives, nurses, health visitors, community teams and anyone involved in screening or supporting individuals and families affected by sickle cell.

Speakers will include:

• Dr Rossby Awadzi, GP Registrar, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
• Dr Edward Miller, Education Specialist, Genomics Education Programme, NHS England
• Rachael McKeown, Policy Delivery Lead, Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Improvement Programme, NHS England

What you’ll gain:

• A clear overview of the CPI and how it supports care
• Practical guidance on explaining carrier status with confidence
• Tools for navigating cultural and family dynamics with sensitivity
• Signposting to recommended training at key stages – from pre-conception through new-born follow-up

By turning identification into understanding, the CPI helps strengthen continuity across services and builds confidence within the NHS workforce.

If you have any questions or feedback about the CPI, please email england.healthinequalities@nhs.net.  

Questions about this event?

Name: health inequalities team

Email: england.healthinequalities@nhs.net

Telephone: 07714773671