Plasma Perks

Donated plasma is used to make unique, life-saving medicines that treat over 50 different diseases. 17,000 people in England currently rely on these medicines. Some need more than 100 donations every year.

Until recently, England has relied solely on imports from other countries for plasma used for medicines. Thanks to plasma donors, though, England has become more self-sufficient at producing plasma treatments.

So, to thank those plasma donors, we have launched Plasma Perks.

Plasma Perks is our new annual challenge for plasma donors, recognising the ongoing contribution they make to saving and improving lives. As a plasma donor, when you reach certain donation milestones, you’ll receive a token of appreciation from us to say thank you.

The Plasma Perks challenge runs from 1 May 2024 until 30 April 2025, alongside our donor recognition scheme. For the duration of the year, plasma donations will be rewarded with additional perks, ranging from a bamboo phone stand keyring to a branded water bottle.

Plasma Perks is a 12-month trial giving thanks to plasma donors who donate frequently. You can donate plasma as often as every 2 weeks, meaning you can make as many as 26 donations in a year.

You don’t need to do anything to receive your perks. All plasma donors will be automatically included in Plasma Perks and we’ll keep track of all the donations you give from 1 May 2024. When you have completed a plasma donation that hits one of the milestones, the donor centre teams will give your Plasma Perks item to you before you leave the centre.

What are the perks?

After completing your donation for each milestone, you'll receive the following perks:

2 donations

Bamboo phone stand

After you've completed your second donation, you'll receive a keyring which also doubles up as a phone stand. Perfect for watching your favourite TV show during your next donation!

This phone stand keyring is plastic-free and made from bamboo, which is one of the fastest growing plants in the world. This makes it a truly sustainable material.

4 donations

Cotton shopping bag

After you've completed your fourth donation, you'll receive a cotton shopping bag. Shop in style and get the conversation started about plasma donation.

This shopping bag is plastic free and made from natural cotton, which is fully recyclable and biodegradable. The long handles make this perfect for putting over your shoulder.

6 donations

Either a gym towel or socks

After you've completed your sixth donation, you can choose either a gym towel or a pair of socks to take home with you.

This towel is made from 100% cotton, which is fully recyclable and biodegradable. These socks are made from bamboo, which is one of the most sustainable textile sources in the world and creates super soft, breathable and antibacterial fabric.

12 donations

Insulated water bottle

After you've completed your twelfth donation, you'll receive a water bottle. Perfect to help you hydrate before you donate plasma!

This 500ml water bottle is made from recycled stainless steel and is BPA and PVC free. The double walled insulation will keep your hot or cold drinks at the perfect temperature. 

If you don’t already donate plasma, you can find out more about how and where to donate it here.