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It's #NationalBloodWeek – a chance to celebrate the incredible community of donors who roll their sleeves up and save lives.
In the last 12 months, donors have given an incredible 1.3 million units of blood.
THANK YOU! 🩸
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@GiveBloodNHS
The official account for England's blood service.
Monitored 8am-6pm Mon-Fri and 8am-3:30pm Sat-Sun. If your query is urgent, please call 0300 123 23 23.
- Meet Aila, who will be one at the end of February and has already received 40 units of blood and platelets. She was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia when she was just 5 months old. Read her story here ➡️ bit.ly/3YnDlz8
- OR.. we could just deport you. ✊🏽
- So, people keep asking - why do we need more black blood donors? Isn’t everyone’s blood the same? You’re racist! ISSA THREAD:
- “It’s a year since 2 blood transfusions saved my life after catastrophic blood loss when I gave birth to my daughter. “Without blood donors I wouldn’t be here to enjoy life with my baby girl.” Book an appointment to save the lives of people like Elly ➡️ bit.ly/37jnPfa
- Meet Ruby, she is nearly 2 and has been receiving transfusions of O Negative blood every three weeks since she was six months old. Ruby has Pearson’s syndrome which is a ridiculously rare mitochondrial disorder. Stay strong, Ruby! Read her story here➡️ bit.ly/3Ie02Rj
- Replying to @GiveBloodNHSmid-thread pause for a shout out to the O negative crew, the donors whose blood can go to anyone.
GIF - This is amazing news! We've developed a new 'one bag' product that has been found to help people survive major trauma injuries. It combines red blood cells and plasma. We worked with @QMUL and @NHSBartsHealth on this study, read about it here ➡️ bit.ly/3JE8PNj
- We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of @Callmecadet. He was extremely talented and wonderful to work with. Sending lots of love to his family and friends during this difficult time. RIP Cadet.
00:00 - In response to last night's tragic incident in #Manchester - we have all the blood required for hospital patients at the present time.
- "I became a donor after giving birth to my first daughter. I became more aware of being O negative." - Katie Anyone can receive red blood cells from O neg donors - that's why it's vital to maintain strong stocks. Please book your next appointment ➡️ bit.ly/3Imunxi
- Replying to @GiveBloodNHSBlack people are more likely to have a rare subgroup called Ro. Ten times more likely than a white person.
GIF - “I gave my 100th donation and have already booked to go back for my 101st.” Join us in saying a huge well done to Lesley for a century of blood donations! Book your next appointment to #GiveBlood - we’re in particular need of more B negative donations ➡️ bit.ly/37jnPfa
