Manage your appointments online

Get smart, get online

Whether you are a new or regular blood donor, our online service is there to help you manage your appointments, update your personal details, check when it’s safe for you to give blood and more.

Download our one-sheet guide to using our online service Let's go digital (PDF 1.2 MB)

On your PC, smartphone or tablet browser

If you want to sign up as a new blood donor, go to the NHS Blood Donation homepage and click on the red Sign up to give blood option.

Follow the simple instructions and begin to enjoy the convenience of your online account.

• first, you will need to check whether you are eligible to donate blood by meeting the criteria listed
• if you are able to continue, enter your email address
• next, confirm whether you currently have and know your donor ID (only existing donors will have one)
• if you select that you don't have a donor ID, you will be sent an email with a link to confirm your email address
• follow the link and create a password
• finally, finish setting up your account by adding your personal details. This includes your date of birth, full name, gender, sex assigned at birth, ethnicity, phone number and UK address
• once you have agreed to our statement of consent, your blood donation registration is complete. You can now search and book your first appointment to donate blood.

Download our app

It’s quick and easy to download the free NHS Give Blood app for iOS or Android devices.

Our app is the simplest way to use your online account. It can do all the things you can do online, plus there are some extras in there too. For example, you can only view your digital donor card via our app.

To download the app, search for NHS Give Blood on the Apple app store or on Google Play. Once you have downloaded the app, simply sign in using your online account details.

Download our app for Apple or Android  

Once you have created your online account you can use our app to easily book appointments and manage your account on the move. 

Please note our online account service is not available for platelet donors.       

Make a date

After you’ve registered and are signed in, you’ll then be asked where you would like to donate. Fill in an area or postcode and a list of venues will pop up. There’s even an option if you want to donate the following day.

Choose the venue and date that suits you.

Nothing convenient? At the top of the page you can choose different venues and/or dates. You can refine your choices easily by time, date, or day of the week.

You can also choose to see only those venues and dates that have available appointments. Once you have made an appointment your booking will be confirmed by email.

Visit our guidance on using your online account to access our ‘how to’ video that explains the features of your online account.