Published 3 years ago

UK eases restrictions on gay and bisexual blood donors

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British officials will roll back some restrictions on gay and bisexual men donating blood beginning in 2021, Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced Monday. A campaigner who vowed to repay the eight pints of blood that saved his grandfather's life says the policy is "much fairer".

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BBC News

Blood donation: Rule change means more gay and bisexual men can give blood

Men who have sex with men in a long-term relationship will now be able to donate blood at any time.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Blood donor rules to be relaxed for gay and bisexual men in England

Policy change due in 2021 will allow gay and bisexual men in long-term relationships to give blood

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

More gay and bisexual men can donate blood after NHS rule change

The rule change means men in long-term relationship will be able to give blood from next summer

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Gay and bisexual men face easier blood donations after 'landmark' ruling

GAY and bisexual men in a long-term relationships will be able to donate blood from next summer, a "landmark" ruling has announced.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Gay men in long-term relationships to be able to donate blood for first time

From next summer, men in same-sex long-term relationship will be able to give blood without having to abstain for three months prior. It's a move which has been championed by campaigners

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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USA Today

UK eases restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men in 'landmark change'

Blood donors in the U.K., including gay and bisexual men, who have had the same sexual partner for more than 3 months can donate starting next summer.

3 years ago·United States

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