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O negative blood

You're outstanding...we need you to stay that way

Because your blood group is O Rh negative, it is very special indeed.

It can be given to anyone. That means your blood is the only safe option when a patient's blood group is unknown or not immediately available - such as in emergencies, or in the case of specialised procedures for unborn babies.

So you can be absolutely certain that you are helping save people's lives. And because only 7% of donors share your blood group, it's absolutely vital that you continue to give on a regular basis.

You can give blood three times a year, so please be sure to keep up your outstanding work, every four months if you possibly can.

Find the nearest place where you can be outstanding
Use this website to search for your nearest session. Or you can fill in the online form for more information. Or you can call us on:

0845 7 711 711

or see BBC2 Ceefax page 465.


Click here to read about Ian's story

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Jeffrey

Jeffrey Partridge has given more than 1000 donations! He began as a whole blood donor, but then became a platelet donor, which allowed him to give far more frequently.

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