News and campaigns

Latest news

Stories, press releases and statements.

Coronavirus: latest advice

We’re asking blood donors to keep donating as normal unless you have been in contact with, or are currently infected by, the virus. Please read the latest advice before attending.

Mum urges blood donors to give blood over Christmas

The mum of a little boy who will need a lifesaving blood transfusion just days before Christmas is backing an NHS call for donors to make and keep an appointment to give blood over the festive period.

STRIDES study to improve blood donation

We are working in partnership with the University of Cambridge to conduct a world-leading study aiming to improve the experiences of blood donors in England.

Campaigns

We run various campaigns to find the 135,000 new donors we need each year and encourage them to carry on donating.

#DearSickleCell

People with sickle cell share their experiences by talking directly to the disease.

The Donor

Remarkable stories from the world of giving blood.

The perfect match

How a new blood test is making it easier to find the best match for patients

Ask the experts

It’s common for people to have questions about blood donation. Thankfully, the experts in our clinical support team are on hand with the answers.

Help us to keep on saving and improving lives this winter

During these challenging times, we’d like to thank all our donors for their support. This winter could be the most challenging that many of us can remember.

Media enquiries

Get information about blood donation, arrange a visit and find expert spokespeople.

Email: pressoffice@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Phone: 01923 367600 (open 24 hours a day)

Due to the large volume of media enquiries we receive, we are not able to help students with research or other projects.

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