Give blood this Christmas
As Christmas approaches, blood donors are being reminded to think of those who depend on life-saving blood donations.
During the Christmas period, giving blood can often fall down the priority list for people busily preparing for the big day. And there will also be less blood donor sessions available.
Donated blood cannot be stockpiled as two blood components taken from a donation have short shelf lives. Platelets, a clotting factor used to help treat leukaemia and cancer patients, last for just five days. Red cells last a bit longer at 35 days and are often transfused to patients suffering from severe anaemia or blood loss.
Therefore, it’s vital that both regular and new donors give blood and ensure sufficient blood is available for patients.
Anyone aged between 17 and 65, weighing more than 50kg (7 stone 12lbs) and in general good health could potentially save lives by becoming a blood donor.
To book an appointment to give blood, call the Donor Line on 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk
Anyone living in the Sheffield area can visit the Sheffield Donor Centre on Church Street between 9am and 4.30pm on Monday, Wednesday or Friday this week, or between 12pm and 7.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday.
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