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Our sustainability strategy: an update

Now approaching the tail end of the roadmap for our strategy, and with our responsibility to the environment greater than ever, meeting the sustainability targets we set in 2015 has come into sharper focus.

Platelets for an emergency C-section

Bibi received blood and platelets, saving her and her baby after a rare complication during pregnancy.

Our improved donation processes

We’ve made further changes to the questions we ask our donors in order to be more inclusive.

Dates for your diary

There is a busy calendar of organ donation themed events and campaigns ahead this year.

Safety is still our priority

Although national COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, we are regularly reviewing measures at session. The safety of donors and our staff is always our priority.

Life-saving services for patients

NHS Blood and Transplant provides specialist treatments which remove harmful, disease-forming proteins, chemicals, or cells from patients’ blood.

Meet the Donor - Kay Mason

Our regular feature to celebrate the inspirational people who have transformed the lives of others through living organ donation.

Other uses for your donation

While most donated blood is used clinically, your donation could also save lives in less direct ways, such as developing an artificial liver.

#ThisIsAmazing

Former England striker Emile Heskey and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta are calling for the public to save up to three lives in 60 minutes by giving blood.

Functions of blood: its role in the immune system

One of the key functions of blood is protection. Did you know when fighting an infection, the body produces more white blood cells?