Book now to donate blood in Poynton on 21st December
By Editor Girl on Oct 01, 2018
NHS Blood & Transplant will be at The Civic Hall, Poynton on Friday 19th October and 21st December 2018 between 13.05 –15.35 and 16.55-19.30. Book your appointment now – appointments must be made.
This information is correct at the time of writing.
Hospitals across England and North Wales need more than 6,000 blood donations every day to treat patients. While many people think that blood is used mainly for accidents and emergencies, donated blood is vital for a wide variety of life-saving procedures. A blood transfusion can help to save the life of a new mother or it could be used to treat blood disorders, such as sickle cell anaemia and Thalassaemia.
In general, as long as you are fit and healthy, weigh over 7 stone 12 lbs (50kg) and are aged between 17 and 66 (up to 70 if you have given blood before) you should be able to give blood. If you are over 70, you need to have given blood in the last two years to continue donating.
To book an appointment to donate visit http://www.blood.co.uk/ or call 0300 123 23 23. Limited walk in times.
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