Our thanks to NHS Blood and Transplant for contributing to our 'on-air' report (which you can access further down this page) and for the use of the web copy below.
Giving blood Hospitals and clinics across UK need more of us, from all sides of our fabulous multi-cultural community to come forward and give just under a pint of this life saving/enhancing liquid. Only 4% of the eligible population give blood and at this time of year donations can drop yet the need for blood remains constant.
Who can give blood - Anyone aged between 17 - 65 (66 in Scotland and if you are an existing Scottish donor you can give all blood all the way until your 70) years of age, in general good health and who weighs over 50kg can give blood. But if you have any doubt and want to find out more and locate a donor session local to you, contact one of the Blood Donor helpline numbers below or visit one of the sites highlighted (hyperlinks are in light blue)
Please remember your donation could help save more than one person's life and blood products are involved in so many different ways in saving and enhancing lives from routine operations to helping fight cancer....And...whilst you are giving blood why not ask about becoming a bone marrow donor.
To give blood in Scotland call the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service on 0845 90 90 999 or click here to visit their website
To give blood In England & North Wales call 0300 123 23 23 or click here to visit their website
To give blood In South Wales contact the Welsh Blood Service/Gwasanaeth Gwaed Cymru on 0800 252266 between 9am and 9pm Monday to Thursday or between 9am and 5pm on Fridays or click here to visit their website
To give blood in Northern Ireland contact their Blood Transfusion Service via 028 9053 4662
Leaving A Legacy Of Life - By Donating Your Organs After You Die you will help save and transform the lives of desperately ill people. Each donor is precious as only around 5,000 people each year in the UK die in circumstances where they can become a donor. For more information on organ donation click here
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