Donors urged to use their extra hour to give blood and ‘save lives’
NHS Blood and Transplant is highlighting the end of British Summer Time on October 27 to remind people that they will have more time to give blood.
With each donation potentially saving up to three lives, what better way to spend it?
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Hide AdBlood is always required with hospitals in England and North Wales needing around 7,000 units of blood every day to treat patients.
Donated blood is not only used in accident and emergency situations but also for patients undergoing surgery and receiving treatment for cancer and other blood diseases.
John Canning, lead donor relations manager for NHSBT, said: “It would be great to see people using their extra hour to make a real difference to the lives of others. Blood saves and improves lives every day.
“We especially need O negative (O-) and B negative (B-) donors to come forward.
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Hide Ad“We welcome new and existing donors and you can book an appointment or walk in to one of our sessions. You may have to wait when sessions are busy but we will do our best to ensure that everyone who wants to donate is seen as quickly as possible.”
Anyone aged between 17 - 65, weighing more than 50 kg (7 stone 12lbs) and in general good health could potentially start saving lives by becoming a blood donor.
There is no upper age limit for donors who have donated in the last two years. To book an appointment call the Donor Line on 0300 123 23 23 or visit the dedicated website.
Broadbridge Heath Village Centre, Wickhurst Lane, RH12 3LY
Monday 18th November
14:00 – 16:30 & 17:30 – 20:00
Horsham Donor Centre, Majestic House, Blatchford Road, Horsham, RH13 5QR
Tuesday 5th November
11:30 – 15:00 & 16:30 – 20:00
Friday 15th November
10:00 – 13:30 & 15:00 – 18:30
Wednesday 20th November
11:30 – 15:00 & 16:30 – 20:00
Tuesday 26th November
11:30 – 15:00 & 16:30 – 20:00
Y.M.C.A. Football Club, Gorings Mead, Horsham, RH13 5BP
Thursday 21st November
13:45 – 16:30 & 17:30 – 20:00
Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning, BN44 3XZ
Monday 18th November
14:00 – 16:30 & 17:30 – 20:00