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More people in Wales to be eligible to donate blood

Blood donation rules in Wales will allow Gay and Bisexual men to donate blood sooner from 2018, Public Health Minister Rebecca Evans has announced. Current blood donation rules prevent people who engage in some sexual behaviours from giving blood for a 12 month period. As a result of scientific advances and improved understanding of the … Continue reading More people in Wales to be eligible to donate blood

Royal Welsh visitors will be first to discover ‘What’s My Type?’

The Welsh Blood Service is launching innovative blood tests at next week’s Royal Welsh Show as part of its new ‘What’s My Type’ campaign. The tests, which will be available at the show from 24th – 27th July, can indicate participants’ blood types almost instantly. The simple process requires one small pinprick of blood, which … Continue reading Royal Welsh visitors will be first to discover ‘What’s My Type?’

World Blood Donor Day

World Blood Donor Day encourages donors to give blood before emergencies arise. On Wednesday 14th June, countries all around the world will celebrate World Blood Donor Day, and the Welsh Blood Service are encouraging donors to give blood regularly. World Blood Donor Day serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood … Continue reading World Blood Donor Day

Blood Safety is always Welsh Blood Service top priority

Blood products for transfusion into patients are supplied to hospitals by all UK Blood services, including the Welsh Blood Service, and the safety of the blood supply chain, is always of paramount importance. Millions of people across the world receive blood transfusions every day. It is a vital service in saving lives and restoring health, … Continue reading Blood Safety is always Welsh Blood Service top priority

70 Years of Saving Lives!

The horror of World War I and the struggle to cope with the increasing number of casualties was catalyst to find new ways of exploiting the lifesaving benefits of blood transfusion. The discoveries that adding an anticoagulant to prevent clotting and keeping blood chilled could increase the shelf life of blood meant that stocks could … Continue reading 70 Years of Saving Lives!

6 Nations Flag-Bearers represent the Welsh Blood Service

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.

Homework, lessons and saving lives!

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

Welsh Blood Service launch new regional base in North Wales

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

I thank my lucky stars

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

Thanks to all the people that have helped me!

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.

New National Blood Service for Wales to be created

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 awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours

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

Students and Staff give blood

Thank you to everyone who attended to give blood at Ysgol Stanwell School on Tuesday 17th March. An amazing 110 students and staff came forward!

Sunday Fun!

Park Inn Hotel Cardiff provided a fantastic venue for a new blood donation clinic last month.

Grumpy Old Traveller writes his way to a milestone donation!

Warwick Arnold from Port Talbot is a grumpy old traveller (his words, not ours!) and with encouragement from friends & colleagues he has published a book about his mishaps & travelling tales.

New IT system –Improving our service

2015 is a big year for the Welsh Blood Service as we introduce a new computer system which is robust and fit for the future.

Doc goes the extra mile

Sarah Herbert donated her stem cells to a patient in desperate need of a transplant. Working as a doctor in a busy A&E unit allows Sarah to save lives and help people get well on a daily basis.

Kevin you’re amazing!

Congratulations to dedicated donor Kevin Barnes from Hay-on-Wye on reaching his 1,500 platelet donation! An amazing achievement!

Helen Jones shares her story…

“At 19 weeks pregnant I was admitted to hospital and was diagnosed with placenta previa. I needed blood transfusions every 1-2 weeks, my baby was not expected to survive.”

Make a Lifesaving New Year Resolution

The Welsh Blood Service is calling for people to step forward and make a New Years resolution that is worth keeping – give blood or platelets and help save lives!