Want to help the NHS and save lives?

Find out about blood donation, register as a donor and book an appointment to donate

We need lifesavers like you.

Why not come along to a blood donor registration event near you and find out how easy it is to register and give blood – it only takes 5 minutes.

Our team will answer any questions you have and they will register your details and book your first appointment.

After you have made your first donation, you will discover your blood type.

Online events

We are excited to announce our new virtual presentations: easy, engaging, flexible and informative!

To find out how this could work for your organisation or community group, please contact us: Business.enquiries@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Find out more about the importance of blood donation by joining one of our online webinars throughout April.

The map shows when we're in your area and there's more information about the events on the page.

Details on upcoming events will be published here.

If you would like to work with us on creating a bespoke event, please contact us at Business.enquiries@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Each blood type is important and we need donors of all types to ensure there's the right blood for the people who need it.

Different types help different people, see how each blood type is so important.

O positive is the most common blood type

O negative donors are often called ‘universal donors’

A positive is the second most common blood type

A negative is the universal platelet type

Only 8% of donors are B positive so there is always a need for it

Just 2% of donors are B negative, making it one of the rarest blood types

Around 2% of donors have AB positive blood

AB negative is the rarest blood type

What makes a blood type rare?