11/04/2026
Last Wednesday, I had the privilege of facilitating a collage workshop at the Inclusive Hub of The Royal London Hospital. What unfolded in that space was far more than art—it was connection, honesty, and deep, human storytelling.
Together with members of the local community, we created zines and collages inspired by Sickle Cell. But the real impact came from the conversations that filled the room. I listened to the voices of those living with Sickle Cell, and the loved ones who walk alongside them—carriers, family members, carers. Their stories held strength, pain, resilience, and an unwavering sense of identity. It was both humbling and deeply moving to be trusted with those experiences.
This workshop was made possible through the incredible work of The Sickle Cell Society and their exhibition, Our Journey, Our Story—a powerful reflection on the history and lived realities of Sickle Cell in Britain, supported by the NHS and The Royal London Hospital.
Spaces like this matter. Because Sickle Cell is not just a condition—it is a lived experience that too often goes unseen, unheard, and unsupported. We need greater awareness, more compassion, and stronger systems of care. We need to listen more, advocate more, and stand in solidarity with those affected.
Art gave us a way to express what words sometimes cannot—but it also reminded me how much work there is still to do.
If you can, take the time to learn, to support, and to uplift the voices of those living with Sickle Cell. It matters more than you might realise.