Sickle Cell Nutrition: Exploring the challenges and closing the gaps in nutritional management (1 CPD Point)
What role does nutrition play in the health outcomes of people living with Sickle Cell Disorder? Join Dr. Claudine Matthews as she explores the clinical, nutritional, and systemic challenges faced in managing SCD—and highlights the steps needed to close critical gaps in care. This webinar offers practical insights and a compelling call to action for transforming nutritional support in haemoglobinopathy care.
Speakers
Dr Claudine Matthews
Dr Claudine Matthews is a registered award-winning Consultant Dietitian and national
lead for sickle cell nutrition, being awarded the Dame Barabara Clayton Award by the
British Dietetic Association in 2024. Her pioneering research and work are tackling the
health inequalities in sickle cell nutrition and bridging knowledge and care provision gaps
in this patient population. She founded the Sickle Cell Nutrition Academy dedicating its
mission to improving the access and outcomes of sickle cell patients to nutrition and
service provision.