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Home > Giving Blood > Audio Stories

Audio Stories

These are not the voices of actors.

Here you can listen to the real life stories of people who have faced adversity and survived thanks to donors.

Fiona and Sam

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Fiona and Sam's Story

Gareth

/audio/Gareth.mp3
Gareth's Story

Jay

/audio/Jay.mp3

Dr Jenney

/audio/Jenny.mp3

Karen and Catrin

/audio/Karen.mp3

Liam

/audio/Liam.mp3

Sharon and Orla

/audio/Sharon.mp3
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Why do we ask this?

Studies have shown that Covid-19 could cause damage to the heart and blood vessels and that this damage could last beyond recovery from the virus.

Why do we ask this?

The Welsh Blood Service only covers Wales. England, Scotland and Northern Ireland all have their own blood services.

When and if you have donated will indicate what eligibility questions we ask you.

Why do we ask this?

If you have had cancer you are not able to donate blood/plasma. This is both for the safety of yourself and the safety of patients.

Why do we ask this?

If you have inflammatory bowel disease you cannot donate. This is for your safety and the safety of patients.

Why do we ask this?

If you have had, or think you have had, a blood transfusion (or blood products) anytime since 1st January 1980 we cannot accept your blood/plasma. This is to reduce the risk of variant CJD (vCJD) being passed from donor to patient.

Why do we ask this?

You are not able to donate if you have a history of heart conditions. Removing blood/plasma from your circulation may put you at risk of having a heart attack, stroke or other vascular incident.

Why do we ask this?

You are unable to donate until a full 6 months from the birth of your baby.

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