Blood Donation

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Blood Donation Facts

One blood bag saves 3 lives.

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There is no replacement for blood donations - no synthetic alternative.

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Your body quickly refills your blood

OUR GOAL!

SAVE 100 LIVES

by donating 

34

bags of blood!

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Go with a friend

If you are nervous and if restrictions allow, try to book an appointment at a similar time and place to a friend for a family member.

but there is a pandemic going on...?

blood donations are still really needed!

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Donor centres are still open

&

have been experiencing extra challenges 

to provide much needed 

blood, plasma and platelets

to patients

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You can read more about the latest Coronavirus information here

Some key takeaways from the NHS Give Blood advice

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• Wear a face mask over your mouth and nose

• You are allowed to travel to donate

• Wait 7 days from your COVID-19 vaccine before donating

• Check you are ok to attend and are unlikely to have COVID-19

Before booking a blood donation appointment

Check here if you can donate in the UK.

(Other countries will have different blood donation restrictions)

• Based on your recent travels

• If you have had COVID-19

• The COVID vaccine

• Have any medical conditions

• Take any medications

• Or any other reason that you just are not sure about.

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Check where your closest blood donation centre is.

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How to book a blood donation appointment (UK)

Create an account on the NHS Give Blood website here. 

If you already have an account you can just log in.

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You can download the app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, search ‘NHSGiveBlood’

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Before your blood donation

• Eat regular meals

• Drink plenty of fluid (Non-alcoholic)

• Avoid vigorous exercise

• Fill in your health check form if you receive one

What to expect during your blood donation

• Bring your health check form if you receive one.

• Check-in at the counter

• Read the “Welcome Booklet”

• Sufficient information is provided but ask any questions that you may have

• You will be provided 500ml of fluid to drink

• and maybe a packet of crisps

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Health Screening

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• Private interview

• You will be asked confidential questions

• Ensures your blood is safe to transfuse to patients

• You need enough iron in your blood

• Confirmatory test

The blood donation

• Once sat, you will be asked for basic information

• All collection equipment is single-use and sterile

• A blood pressure cuff will be placed on your arm

• The donation location will be cleaned with an antiseptic sponge

• You will be advised to do applied muscle tension exercises

• You should be comfortable during the donation

• A full donation is 470ml and will take between 5 to 10 minutes

• Leave pressure roll on for 30 minutes and the plaster dressing for 6 hours

After your blood donation

Enjoy free SNACKS!!!

& a cup of tea

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Have a rest and a chat for a little while before leaving just to make sure that you do not feel faint.

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• A selection of drinks and snacks will be available

• You are encouraged to relax for at least 15 minutes

• You are encouraged to have at least 2 drinks

• If you feel unwell, alert a member of staff immediately

• If you become unwell at home within 2 weeks call 0300 123 23 23

• Don’t have a bath on the day of the donation