Urgent call for blood during Olympics
AN urgent call is being made to help the NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) by donating blood.
Blood donations dropped by three per cent during the two weeks of Wimbledon from the previous fortnight and with the Olympic Games just around the corner, stocks could potentially take another dip.
NHSBT want to avoid this happening by reminding blood donors and those thinking about giving blood for the first time in the local area to donate to keep stocks healthy during and after the games.
A session will be held on August 17 at Drighlington Meeting Hall from 2pm-4pm and 5pm-7.30pm and again at the Leeds United football ground on Elland Road on August 23 from 2pm-4pm and 5pm-7.30pm.
Donated blood is used not only in accident and emergency situations, but also for patients undergoing surgery and receiving treatment for cancer and blood diseases, such as leukaemia.
Currently 7,000 units of blood are needed every day to help save the lives of sick and injured patients across England and North Wales.
Anyone aged between 17 and 65, weighing more than seven stone 12lbs and in general good health could potentially start saving lives by becoming a blood donor.
There is no upper age limit for donors who have donated in the last two years. To book an appointment call the Donor Line on 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk
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