October 2019
October 2019
Blood Donor Update
Blood Donor Update
Despite being fit, healthy I've never been allowed to donate blood in Ireland but from 7th October 2019 things change.
Thousands of previous UK residents were not allowed to donate blood in Ireland due to the fear of blood contamination from foods in the 80s and 90s. On Monday 7th October the ban will be lifted and hopefully thousands of Irish residents will offer to donate for the first time in over a decade.
Thousands of previous UK residents were not allowed to donate blood in Ireland due to the fear of blood contamination from foods in the 80s and 90s. On Monday 7th October the ban will be lifted and hopefully thousands of Irish residents will offer to donate for the first time in over a decade.
This question will no longer be a reason not to give blood.
This question will no longer be a reason not to give blood.
Source: IBTS questionnaire
Explanation on the IBTS website on why the ban was in place and why it is now lifted
Explanation on the IBTS website on why the ban was in place and why it is now lifted
Only 3% of the population are blood donors yet 1 in 4 of us will require a blood transfusion at some point in our lives.
Only 3% of the population are blood donors yet 1 in 4 of us will require a blood transfusion at some point in our lives.
More than 3,000 donors each week are needed to ensure that blood is available when it’s needed. Cancer treatments requires 67% of the blood collected so people need your help.
More than 3,000 donors each week are needed to ensure that blood is available when it’s needed. Cancer treatments requires 67% of the blood collected so people need your help.
Donate this Month
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5pm to 8:30pm 21st to 24th Oct 2019
5pm to 8:30pm 21st to 24th Oct 2019
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