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We always need new donors. Let us take you through the steps to becoming a donor and the process of getting that first appointment booked.

Your steps to donation

We need Black donors

There is currently high demand for rare blood types that are more common in people of Black heritage. Join the rare donor community by registering today.

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Update! We urgently need blood donors. Please book an appointment today. Appointments are available at many of our centres.

Donation highlights

Donate plasma

Plasma is needed to create unique life-saving medicines to help save and transform the lives of over 17,000 people each year. Amazingly, this medicine is in you. Give plasma and help save lives.

About plasma for medicines

Coronavirus update

National restrictions may have lifted, but we still have extra safety measures in place at our centres. Read the latest advice before coming to donate.

Advice for donors

More people now able to give blood

The questions we ask before you give blood have changed. More people could be eligible to donate blood based on their health, travel and sexual behaviour.

What has changed?

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Who can give blood?

Most people can give blood if they are fit and healthy, but there are some rules for donors.

Get the NHS Give Blood app

Once you've got an account, download our app to book and manage your appointments.

Contact us

If you've got a question, get in touch. You can do this here online or by calling 0300 123 23 23.