News and statements

06 October 2021

Statement on the approval of crizanlizumab for sickle cell disorder

NHS Blood and Transplant welcomes the approval of crizanlizumab by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

05 October 2021

Rise in genetic antibody disorders that need plasma donors

The father of a two-year-old boy who can’t make antibodies to fight infections is supporting a new NHS appeal for plasma donors.

30 September 2021

It's Black History Month

We'd like to say a big thank you to our Black donors and supporters

07 September 2021

Schools are now teaching young people how to donate and save lives

All secondary school children in England are now being taught how to save lives through donation.

02 September 2021

NHS urges donors to switch from giving blood to platelets for Childhood Cancer Awareness month

A new campaign by NHS Blood and Transplant throughout September aims to raise awareness of the importance of platelet donation in lifesaving cancer care.

25 August 2021

NHS Blood and Transplant proud to support appeal for more Black blood donors in Memory of Richard Okorogheye

Bonded by Blood nationwide blood donation campaign launches in memory of 19-year-old sickle cell patient Richard Okorogheye

20 August 2021

New and modern blood donation centre opens in Liverpool

The Liverpool blood donor centre has moved to its new permanent location.

17 August 2021

Around 1 million blood donations a year to be used to make lifesaving plasma medicine

England’s 770,000 blood donors will begin saving lives in an extra way.

10 August 2021

Comedian Hal Cruttenden shows his support for plasma donation  

Hal donated at Stratford plasma donor centre in London and is also encouraging people to come forward and donate plasma too.

29 July 2021

Free Guy film stars urge ‘great guys’ to give blood as NHS teams up with Twentieth Century Studios to promote donation

Hollywood A-Listers Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer are calling on film fans in England to be great guys by registering to give blood.