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Cambridge’s blood donors stand out for World Kindness Day
To Celebrate World Kindness Day (13th November) NHS Blood and Transplant is urging people to register as blood donors to help others.
Blood donors get a map showing where their blood has gone
Donors will be emailed a map that shows which hospital received their blood and where it was processed.
Love Island finalist Curtis Pritchard gives blood on ITV's Lorraine
Curtis donated on ITV’s Lorraine to raise awareness of the need for young people to register and donate.
Friends remember Hayley as Leicester Donor Centre marks first birthday
Hayley Perks helped open the centre but sadly died from cancer, friends have set up campaign to donate in her memory. There has been a 34% increase in new blood donors since the centre opened a year ago.
Let's make Black History Month another record for blood donor sign-ups
More than 1,500 black people signed up as new donors last Black History Month following an NHS Blood and Transplant appeal.
Young people have the biggest gender gap in blood donation
Women aged 17-34 are almost twice as likely to donate than men the same age.
Blood donor and her recipient brought together for emotional Sickle Cell Awareness Month appeal
New figures show 29% increase in black blood donors but urgent shortage remains
‘Magic bags’ of blood help Sophia beat blood cancer
Five-year-old Sophia Bird received around 25 bags of blood and platelets during her blood cancer treatment
Platelet donations help save young Dexter’s life
During Blood Cancer Awareness Month, NHS Blood and Transplant is highlighting the importance of donating platelets after they helped save the life of a four-year-old Manchester boy.
Manchester, Norfolk House, Donor Centre to be refurbished to improve donor experience
The refurbishment work, which includes a new floor and redecoration, will take place from Sunday, October 13. The donor centre, which is on Norfolk Street in the city centre, will be closed for the work and will reopen on Thursday, October 24.