Give blood

Your NHS needs you this winter

This winter, we are facing extra challenges to provide hospitals with the blood, plasma and platelets they need.

Please help your NHS by booking an appointment to donate in the next 3 months.

Coronavirus update

Donation is allowed despite COVID-19 restrictions, and giving blood is as safe as it's always been.

Advice for donors

Our winter challenge

Colds and flu affect donor numbers at this time, and the pandemic means we need you more than ever.

Find out how you can help

Become a blood donor

If you are completely new to blood donation

Already a blood donor?

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Blood donation highlights

New FAIR group report

Men who have sex with men and have had the same partner for three months or more will be able to give blood from summer 2021.

What is changing?

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Want to donate for the first time?

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.

Find out more

#DearSickleCell

As part of Sickle Cell Awareness, people with sickle cell have shared their experiences by talking directly to the disease.

See sickle cell stories

Explore being a donor

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.