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10 Jan 2012
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Tribute to Patrick Mollison
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has paid tribute to Patrick Mollison CBE, a pioneer of blood transfusion during the Second World War, who has died at the age of 97.
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28 Dec 2011
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NHS Blood and Transplant Fear Significant Drop in Blood Donations in 2012 - Bumper sporting calendar
NHS Blood and Transplant is warning that a 'perfect storm' could be created by next year's bumper sporting calendar and extra bank holidays, severely affecting blood donation levels in 2012.
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16 Dec 2011
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NHSBT fleet honoured for their work
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has won a top fleet management award in recognition of its transport systems for collecting and delivering life-saving blood around England and North Wales.
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15 Dec 2011
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Newham Council to lead new initiative to promote blood and organ donation amongst residents
On Wednesday 14 December, the London Borough of Newham will become the first council to sign a formal partnership agreement with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) aimed at increasing organ and blood donation rates among residents. Building on the support already provided by other councils, the two year agreement will allow efforts to be sustained and momentum to be maintained in awareness-raising efforts.
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7 Dec 2011
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NHSBT makes special appeal to O- and B- blood donors
An appeal is going out to O Rh negative (O-) and B Rh negative (B-) blood donors to come forward now to give blood in the run up to Christmas.
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30 Nov 2011
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Impact of industrial action on blood donor sessions
Industrial action on 30 November had the potential to affect NHS Blood and Transplant’s (NHSBT) ability to hold our usual number of blood donor sessions. There were uncertainties on how the action could affect staff and the venues booked for many of our mobile sessions, with the possibility that some venues would not be open.
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28 Nov 2011
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NHS Blood and Transplant wins national innovation award
An initiative to design a new chair aimed at improving the experience for donors giving blood has won a top innovation award for NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT).
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7 Nov 2011
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Changes to blood donor guidelines
The permanent exclusion of men who have sex with men from donating blood has been lifted today (Monday 7 November) and replaced by a 12 month fixed period of deferral from the last relevant sexual contact.
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