Give blood

Giving blood is as safe as it's always been. Read the latest advice before coming to donate, including what to do if you've had the COVID-19 vaccine.

From 14 June 2021, the questions we ask before you give blood are changing. More people could be eligible to donate blood based on their health, travel and sexual behaviour.

United by Blood are appealing for Black blood donors in memory of Evan Nathan Smith, a young Black man who had sickle cell disease and died following a sickle cell crisis.

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.

People have started donating plasma for use in medicines for the first time in more than 20 years.

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.