News and campaigns

Latest news

Stories, press releases and statements.

Next 6 weeks crucial for Christmas blood stocks as NHS warns of December slump in donations

The NHS in England is urging donors to book and stick to their appointments in the lead up to Christmas to ensure we have the blood needed by hospitals this Christmas.

Married couple beat odds of 1 in 4 million to both donate stem cells

The London couple, originally from India, are now calling on others of South Asian heritage to sign up to the NHS Stem Cell Donor Registry.

Oxford renal nurse with special Ro subtype encourages Black heritage communities to embrace blood donation

A dedicated renal nurse at Oxford University Hospitals has been caring for patients while also making a live-saving impact through blood donation of the special Ro subtype and encouraging Black heritage communities to donate.

Campaigns

We run various campaigns to find the 135,000 new donors we need each year and encourage them to carry on donating.

The NHS needs great guys

We have teamed up with Twentieth Century Studios on the release of their epic adventure-comedy, “Free Guy” to help get more people donating blood.

#Date2Donate

Mim Shaikh and Harry Pinero chat about their friend Cadet, the Eid of sacrifice and the Arabic alphabet, all while giving blood.

More people now able to give blood

The questions we ask before you give blood have changed. More people could be eligible to donate blood based on their health, travel and sexual behaviour.

The Donor

Remarkable stories from the world of giving blood.

"Plasma is transforming lives and saving lives like mine"

One day in 2021, Gary Khan found that he could no longer brush his teeth or cut his own food. He was, in his own words, “at his lowest point.” That was until he received a course of medicine made from donated plasma he says was “like a miracle.”

Archie's Army and Barry's blood

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and one person who’s making a noise is Archie Branyik.

Unleash your inner hero (Spandex optional)

In our summer update, we share details of our life-saving campaign with Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine. We also discuss how we keep you and patients safe, and how you can beat the heat when you donate.

Media enquiries

Get information about blood donation, arrange a visit and find expert spokespeople.

Email: pressoffice@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Phone: 01923 367600 (open 24 hours a day)

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