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New blood donor prompt for those applying for driving licence
The initiative targets younger donors to secure future blood supplies as hospitals in England need 5,000 donations daily, with over half of current donors aged above 45.
- Hospitals across England need 5,000 blood donations every day to treat patients with various conditions, including traumatic injury, childbirth, blood disorders, and cancer treatments.
- The NHS hopes to make a direct appeal to young people by encouraging driving license applicants, as more than half of regular blood donors are over 45.
- The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is partnering with the NHS Blood and Transplant to raise awareness and encourage more young people to become blood donors through driving license applications.
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The Echo UK+6 Reposted by 6 other sources
DVLA announces new prompt aimed at anyone applying for a driving licence
DVLA and NHS Blood and Transplant have announced a new partnership to encourage people to become donors.
·Basildon, United Kingdom
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New blood donor prompt for those applying for driving licence
People will be reminded of the importance of giving blood in official DVLA emails.
·London, United Kingdom
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