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Fantastic response to BBC Casualty's Christmas special on blood donation
The NHS has hailed a fantastic response to the BBC Casualty Christmas special which saw a huge uplift in bookings.
Brother flies across the world to donate stem cells to save sister’s life
Colin Gwilliam, 56, flew from Wellington, New Zealand to Leeds, UK, to donate stem cells for his sister Jenny, after she was given two years to live without treatment. Six months on, Jenny is recovering and says “the signs are looking good”.
Mum who received 65 units of blood products before last Christmas supports blood appeal
Adele Darlington, who needed blood products after suffering a massive bleed while giving birth a year ago, has met the NHS staff who urgently sent blood to the hospital.
Woman sees herself in blood donation film after nearly 60 years
A woman saved by transfusions as a baby was “amazed” to see herself again in an NHSBT blood donation documentary, nearly 60 years after it was filmed.
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.
Alton Towers Resort help tackle blood donor shortage
Alton Towers Resort is helping the NHS tackle the urgent shortage of blood donors this winter - through a spine-tingling partnership.
Businesses to offer ‘Donate Breaks’ so donors can give blood during working day
In a major move to tackle the ongoing blood shortage in England, leading commercial organisations have pledged to give employees 'Donate Breaks’ - dedicated time off to donate blood during their working day.
Luton donor centre manager gives 73rd O negative donation and urges donors in the region to book
Emma Martin, Luton clinical donor centre manager, recently gave her 73rd donation of O negative blood, leading by example and urging people across the region to register and book an appointment.