News and statements

Is David the biggest lifesaver in England?
David is the most common name among male blood donors, NHS Blood and Transplant has revealed, to support its campaign for more men to start donating blood.

Local air ambulance supports O negative appeal after lifesaving transfusion
The importance of giving blood and the impact it can have on saving someone’s life is clear in 17-year-old Oliver Berry’s story.

Target for new male donors up 26% for 2020
The need for young men to start donating blood is vital due to a serious gender imbalance in new donors

NHSBT is asking men to become lifesavers this New Year
The new campaign will ask more men to get involved and donate in 2020

Join Ugo Monye: be a blood super hero
Rugby star Ugo Monye becomes Bloodman in an effort to recruit more male blood donors

Do something amazing this Christmas time
Book an appointment to give blood over the festive period – especially on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve.

‘Missing Type’ blood donation campaign named campaign of the decade
NHSBT and Engine Group’s ‘Missing Type’ blood donation campaign named ‘Campaign of the Decade’ by industry magazine PR Week.

Platelet donor Kathleen reaches an incredible 1500 donation credits
Kathleen Hodson's latest platelet donation brought her overall blood and platelet donation credits to an astounding 1500!

Craig Doyle and Austin Healey brave the blood donation needle
"There you go, another life saved!" Blood donation isn't usually this competitive. Watch their video.

Statement on Freedom to Donate and Unilad’s ‘Illegal Blood Bank’ campaign
Freedom to Donate and Unilad have jointly launched the ‘Illegal Blood Bank’ campaign. NHS Blood and Transplant is not part of this campaign and this is not organised through the FAIR group.