News & Events

The Welsh Blood Service is delighted to have added Welsh language Facebook and Instagram accounts to its growing social media community. The new accounts will run alongside the current Welsh-language Twitter (@rhowchwaedgymru), which will mean the all-Wales service now has a presence on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for English-speaking and Welsh-speaking followers. Jonathan Ellis, Head … Continue reading New Facebook and Instagram account expands Service’s Welsh-language presence on social media

Sixth form students from Stanwell Comprehensive School have been applauded by the Welsh Blood Service for their outstanding effort towards blood donation after more than 60 students rolled up their sleeves to give blood this term. Speaking of the success, Julie Anthony, a school teacher from Stanwell said: “We could not be more proud of … Continue reading Stanwell Comprehensive sixth formers lead the way for school blood donations in Wales.

The Welsh Blood Service is calling on 17-30 year olds to become ‘chilled out lifesavers’ by joining its Welsh Bone Marrow Donor Registry (WBMDR). Latest research shows that the chances of finding a potential lifesaving match are just six in ten for Caucasian people and two in ten for people from a British, Black, Asian … Continue reading The Chilled Out Way to Save a Life

Janet has over 28 years’ experience in blood transfusion, including 14 years as a consultant Haematologist at NHS Blood & Transplant. Janet will be taking over the role from Dr Stephen Field, who has joined the Irish Blood Transfusion Service. Janet recently chaired the British Society of Haematology guidelines for the use of platelet transfusions, … Continue reading The Welsh Blood Service is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Janet Birchall as its new Medical Director.

World Marrow Donor Day takes place on Saturday 16th September 2017, and the Welsh Blood Service are using the day to appeal for bone marrow donors to join the register. The day gives services across the world the opportunity to thank all donors who have signed up to donate bone marrow or stem cells for … Continue reading World Marrow Donor Day encourages new bone marrow donors to come forward

Nineteen members of NHS Wales staff from each of the hospitals that the Welsh Blood Service supplies blood to have been flag-bearers at the Wales V Italy game at the Principality Stadium on 19th March 2016.

The Welsh Blood Service held a blood donation session at Bryntirion Comprehensive School on Tuesday 9th March.

On Friday 11th March 2016, the Deputy Health Minister for Wales, Vaughan Gething officially opened the Welsh Blood Services’ new regional base in Wrexham. At the official opening, a number of young people had the opportunity to talk with the Minister about their perceptions, views and barriers to giving blood. Young people are the donors … Continue reading Welsh Blood Service launch new regional base in North Wales

Sean McCabe, 28, was diagnosed with non hodgkin lymphoma in June 2013. It was devastating for the father of three and his fiancée Lisa.

I gave birth to my beautiful daughter Ava Seren Jenkins on the 4th July 2013. Ava was taken to the Special Care unit as she was born eight weeks early.

A new All-Wales Blood Service will be created to ensure every blood donation in Wales directly supports patients in Wales, the Welsh Government announced today (Wednesday July 8).

Joan Jones, Head of Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance for the Welsh Blood Service, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.