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Zena is a Paediatric Psychologist working in the National Health Service (NHS) in London. She is the Specialty Lead for the Paediatric Psychology Therapies provision for children aged 0-18 with a diagnosis of Sickle Cell Anaemia, Thalassaemia or an inherited blood disorder. Her practice is driven on dismantling the systemic barriers to healthcare access for the children in her care. She works within a multidisciplinary team to deliver psychological assessment, specialist intervention, training and service evaluation.

Sickle Cell Anaemia and my conference experience: discomfort, cultural competency and health literacy

27 February 2025 by

I was moved to write this blog owing to an experience I had when recently attending one of our national…