This year you could give someone the greatest gift they will ever receive, simply by rolling up your sleeves and giving blood. Blood transfusions are vital to patients in hospitals; whether as a support to a cancer patient, to stem blood loss in child birth, or to treat a blood disorder, and really do make a massive difference to the lives of others – not just the recipient, but their family and friends as well.
During winter the need for blood increases because the rate of illnesses go up. To check your eligibility to donate, visit: www.blood.co.uk/giving-blood/
Donor centres are open from Monday to Friday, with appointments available throughout the day from morning to evening.
For further information, visit: www.blood.co.uk, or contact 0300 123 2323.