The Wellness Cooking Club: Create, Nourish, Thrive

Are you a young person aged 11-18 living with sickle cell disorder? Join us for the Wellness Cooking Club! 

Come along to our Wellness Cooking Club for an interactive and hands-on session exploring how food and nutrition can support wellbeing when living with sickle cell disorder. Designed specifically with young people in mind, this is a unique opportunity to learn from a leading expert on sickle cell nutrition. 

You’ll start with an engaging workshop led by Dr Claudine Matthews, Consultant Dietician. You’ll learn more about the role of food and nutrition in sickle cell disorder, pick up practical tips and have the chance to ask questions.

Then it’s time to get cooking! 

Put what you’ve learned into practice in a hands-on cooking class, where you’ll develop your cooking skills and prepare a nutritious and delicious meal which you can take home or eat at the venue!  St Luke's Community Centre has a fully equipped kitchen which provides an opportunity for hands-on learning in a light-filled and modern environment. The class will be led by two experienced chefs, one of whom is a young person with sickle cell disorder. 

Whether you already love cooking or are just getting started, this is a chance to learn something new, meet other young people with sickle cell and have fun along the way. There are a limited number of places, so get booking ASAP! 

About Dr Claudine Matthews

Dr Claudine Matthews is an award winning Consultant Dietician, leading expert in sickle cell nutrition, and founder of the Sickle Cell Nutrition Academy. She has worked tirelessly over the last 10 years to raise awareness of sickle cell nutrition, during which time she has written a number of articles published to raise awareness of sickle cell nutrition to colleagues and other professionals. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to the venue?

The venue is located in South Islington, and has multiple tube and bus routes close by.

Tubes

Old Street - 10 minute walk (0.5 miles)

Barbican - 10 minute walk (0.5 miles)

Angel - 14 minute walk (0.7 miles)

Bus routes

Central Street
43, 205, 214, 394, N205
Old Street
55, 243, N55

Will there be parking available at the venue? 

There is very limited parking spots available at the venue - please get in touch ASAP at uclh.info.redcellnetworkhcc@nhs.net if you require parking. These will be prioritised for Blue Badge holders in the first instance. 

Will I have to provide my own ingredients? 
All ingredients will be provided free of charge to participants. 

Are parents able to attend? 

Parents, carers, and siblings are welcome to attend alongside their young person, but will not be able to participate in the cooking class. Space at the venue is limited so we ask you to try and limit numbers attending where possible.