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NHS Seeks Young Donors for Vital Supplies
9 Oct
Summary
- NHS needs 5,000 donations daily to maintain supplies.
- O negative and B negative blood stocks are critically low.
- University students encouraged to discover blood type and donate.
The National Health Service (NHS) is calling for more young people to become blood donors to ensure sufficient supplies. The service requires around 5,000 donations every day to meet demand.
Community engagement teams have been hosting events, such as a free 'What's Your Blood Type?' session at the University of Birmingham. These events allow individuals to discover their blood type and learn about the donation process.
The NHS has expressed particular concern about low stocks of O negative and B negative blood, urging people with these types to consider donating. Participants like pharmacy student Lisa Rumbi Leckey discovered her A-negative type at an event and subsequently booked a donation appointment.
The simple test involves a pinprick and provides participants with information on becoming a regular donor.
