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NHS Blood and Transplant provides specialist treatments which remove harmful, disease-forming proteins, chemicals, or cells from patients’ blood.

Our regular feature to celebrate the inspirational people who have transformed the lives of others through living organ donation.

While most donated blood is used clinically, your donation could also save lives in less direct ways, such as developing an artificial liver.

Former England striker Emile Heskey and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta are calling for the public to save up to three lives in 60 minutes by giving blood.

One of the key functions of blood is protection. Did you know when fighting an infection, the body produces more white blood cells?

Ever wondered why you have to wait to donate after getting a tattoo? Or how long after giving blood you can get a vaccine? Thankfully, our clinical experts are on hand with the answers.

Plasma contains antibodies which fight infection. These antibodies are made into medicines, known as immunoglobulins, to help people with cancers, immune disorders and other conditions.

Solome Mealin, 41, has sickle cell disorder and receives red cell exchanges every five weeks at St James’ hospital in Leeds. The mum of three has eight units of blood each time.

Joan Kruszynski 70th donation led to her life-saving treatment.

How a grandmother, daughter and grandson made a special donation together.