Published 2 months ago • Saint-Georges, Canada • Updated 2 months ago

NHS urging people with three blood types to donate as ‘stocks run low’

The NHS is urging people in Birmingham and the West Midlands to donate blood as stocks are running low, especially for O negative, B negative, and Ro blood types.
During the week of Christmas, demand for blood exceeded collections by almost 3,000 units, with O negative blood demand exceeding collections by over 900 units.
Dr. Jo Farrar, Chief Executive at NHS Blood and Transplant, stated that each donation can save up to three lives and encouraged people to make giving blood their New Year's resolution.
The NHS has almost 11,000 blood donor appointments available to fill before mid-January, and there is an ongoing need for donors of Black heritage for sickle cell patients.

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Birmingham Mail

NHS plea over New Year's resolution to give blood which could save three lives

The NHS said that the festive period is always a challenge to keep blood stocks high

2 months ago·Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Manchester Evening News

NHS urging people with three blood types to donate as ‘stocks run low’

People are urged to making giving blood their New Year’s resolution for 2025 as NHS officials call for ugent lifesaving blood

2 months ago·Manchester, United Kingdom

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Herald Democrat

Area blood drives planned - Herald Democrat

Texoma Regional Blood Center is in desperate need of all types of blood with particular interest in those willing to donate O-Negative and O-Positive blood. The center has planned several drives to take place throughout January, but the blood center is also open for donors Monday through Saturday.

2 months ago

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Daily Express

Urgent appeal for blood donors as supplies fall over Christmas

The NHS is urging people to make donating blood their New Year's resolution.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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Harrow Online

NHS urges Harrow residents to give blood after challenging festive period

The NHS is urging residents in Harrow to help save lives by donating blood after a challenging festive period where demand for donations exceeded supply. With nearly 26,000 appointments still available across London, including at the Edgware Donor Centre, local residents are being called on to make a difference. National figures show that during Christmas week, demand for blood from hospitals exceeded collections by almost 3,000 units. This incl…

2 months ago·Harrow, United Kingdom

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South Leeds Life

NHS urges people in South Leeds to give blood - South Leeds Life

The NHS is urging people in South Leeds to make saving lives one of their New Year’s resolutions this year by giving blood as national figures released yesterday (7 January 2025) reveal that over the Christmas week demand for blood from hospitals exceeded collections by almost 3,000 units. During the continue reading

2 months ago·West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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