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Ask the Experts - Autumn 2021
Ask the Experts
Meet the Donor - Celia Kent
A brand-new regular feature to celebrate the inspirational people who have transformed the lives of others through living donation.
“Plasma donation is the reason I have two healthy little boys”
When Kes Earl’s son was born, he needed immunoglobulin, a medicine made from plasma.
Our new NHS Give Blood app
We’ve updated our app to make it easier to search for and book your next appointment.
From the donor chair to treating patients
Matt, a 29-year-old oncology nurse, is a platelet donor who knows just how vital these components are for his patients.
Receiving blood let me be there for my children
How three emergency blood transfusions saved Ginny’s life.
“If it wasn’t for people like Jack, our little girl wouldn’t be here”
Stem cells are amazing. They can grow into any other cell in your body. This means they can be used to treat a wide range of blood cancers and other blood disorders. For some people, a stem cell transplant is the only hope of survival.
“Sickle cell has put me through pain, but I’ve been able to find joy”
Mary Adeturinmo is using her own experience to raise awareness about sickle cell and encourage more black people to become blood donors.
Blood group basics
Our animated videos explain why we have A, B, AB and O blood types and the difference between Rh positive and negative.
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.