Published 07/25/2024 3:26:00 p.m.

NHS issues national alert over shortages of blood types

The NHS has issued a national alert over blood type shortages, marking the second alert in its history, as reported by Sky News.
O positive, the most common blood type at 40%, and O negative, the universal type at 8%, are crucial for transfusions.
Summer often sees a decline in blood donations due to donors traveling and increased hydration issues, impacting supply levels.

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BBC News

Blood stocks drop to 'unprecedentedly low levels' in England

The NHS is appealing for people with O-type blood to urgently come forward and donate.

07/25/2024 2:00:50 p.m.·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

NHS declares Amber Alert and tells hospitals to restrict blood use

The service says there is little over one day's supply left

07/25/2024 10:16:52 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

NHS issues national alert over blood shortages for just second time ever

The NHS has made an urgent appeal for more blood donors after it issued a national alert over shortages of certain blood types.

07/25/2024 1:04:15 p.m.·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

NHS issues London blood shortage alert amid 'unprecedented' drop

Urgent call for Londoners to donate blood amid dwindling stocks

07/25/2024 11:55:35 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

National alert from NHS over blood type shortages

The alert means blood stocks have fallen to under two days' worth for one blood type - resulting in an urgent callout for members of the public to book donation appointments.

07/25/2024 2:34:00 p.m.·United Kingdom

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The Epoch Times

NHS Issues Amber Alert Amid ‘Unprecedentedly Low’ Blood Stocks

The NHS has issued a national blood shortage amber alert for only the second time ever, after supplies of O type blood reached unprecedentedly low levels. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) asked hospitals on Thursday to restrict the use of O type blood to essential cases. An amber alert also means that hospitals move staff to labs to vet the use of all O type blood. The call comes amid what the NHS called a “perfect storm” of increased demand of …

07/25/2024 4:37:28 p.m.·New York, United States

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