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Donating blood is simple

The blood donation process is much quicker and easier than you think. To answer all your questions just click through these five simple steps or enjoy a virtual tour through the blood donation process by clicking on the virtual session button below:


Step  1

Locate your nearest blood donation centre by clicking here and entering your postcode or town name in the "city/town/postcode" text field. Your search will return details of when and where to go.

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When you see this icon Appointments graphic next to your search results, it denotes sessions that offer you the choice of donating by appointment.


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Donated blood actually helped save Keira´s life three times – first, after her bowel operation; secondly, when she was being prepared for her stem cell transplant, and thirdly, when she received her cord blood transplant.

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