The SCCM ACADEMY
Empowering people, families, carers and professionals with the knowledge, skills and confidence to improve lives affected by sickle cell disease.
The SCCM Academy is the learning and development hub of Sickle Cell Care Manchester. Through practical courses, downloadable resources, expert guidance and lived experience insights, we help people affected by sickle cell disease build knowledge, confidence and skills that can make a real difference in everyday life.
Why Learn With SCCM?
Sickle Cell Care Manchester are community based experts within the sickle community in Greater Manchester. We have been supporting and listening to people living with sickle cell disease for years. The courses and resources in this academy have been developed from the thousands of conversations we have had with people, and from the lived experiences of our own team.
Lived Experience Led
Our learning is shaped by people living with sickle cell disease and those who support them every day.
Practical and Action Focused
Learn skills and strategies that you can apply immediately in the real-world situations you encounter every day.
Flexible Learning
Access a diverse range of resources and courses online and learn what you need to know, at your own pace.
Community Driven
Join a growing community committed to improving outcomes for people affected by sickle cell disease.
Featured Courses
Sickle Cell Competence for Professionals
Develop the confidence, knowledge and practical skills needed to support people living with sickle cell disease more effectively.
✓ 7 modules
✓ Self-paced learning
✓ Downloadable resources
✓ Certificate of completion
Sickle Cell Disease – A Course For Carers
Practical guidance to help carers support loved ones living with sickle cell disease while looking after their own wellbeing.
✓ Practical advice
✓ Downloadable resources
✓ Flexible learning
✓ Certificate of completion
Free learning resources
Explore our growing library of free information and guidance.
Coming Soon to the SCCM Academy
We’re continually developing new learning opportunities, tools and resources to help people affected by sickle cell disease build confidence, knowledge and self-management skills.
Live Webinars
Join interactive learning sessions with experts, advocates and people with lived experience.
Pain & Trigger Tracker
Track symptoms, identify patterns and better understand your personal potential triggers.
Young People’s Zone
Resources designed to support young people who are transitioning to adult services.
Our Learning Journey
Available Now
Professional Course
✓ Carers Course
✓ Resource Library
Coming Next
📱 Pain & Trigger Tracker App
Future Development
🎥 Webinars
👩⚕️ Professional Masterclasses
🧒 Young People’s Learning Zone
🤖 AI-Powered Support Tools
ABOUT SCCM
Sickle Cell Care Manchester is a registered charity supporting people living with sickle cell disease across Greater Manchester and beyond. Our mission is to empower, educate and advocate so that people affected by sickle cell disease can lead fulfilling lives and access equitable care and opportunities.
Ready to start learning?
Whether you are a healthcare professional, educator, employer, carer, family member or someone living with sickle cell disease, the SCCM Academy has resources to help you build knowledge, confidence and understanding.
