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We stand for hope. We stand for life


We help people do something extraordinary - donate blood, organs, tissues or stem cells to save someone in need

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

How we are working to overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic

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There is an urgent need for more blood and organ donors.

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Find out how to become a partner or campaigner.

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Pioneering research

Find out how our world-class research is improving patient outcomes.

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Specialist services

Diagnostic and therapeutic services. What are they and how do they help?

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How we help

Our service is vital for those needing transfusions and transplants. We're working hard to save and transform lives in the UK and beyond.

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Patient and donor stories

Amazing real life stories from the people affected by blood and organ donation.

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Partnership opportunities

Could you help us to reach a wider audience, encourage more donors and save more lives?

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We're taking a look back at our history

Read about pioneering discoveries in donation, transfusion and transplantation, and watch vintage donor recruitment films.

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What happens after you give blood?

Take a video tour of our blood centre in Filton to see the testing and manufacturing process in action.

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Latest news

Filton Reception

NHSBT appoints two new Directors

NHS Blood and Transplant has completed a reshuffle of its top team with two new appointments

04 March 2020
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Date announced for Max and Keira’s Law to come into effect

Max and Keira’s Law – the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act – will come into effect on the 20 May 2020.

25 February 2020

Local air ambulance supports O negative appeal after lifesaving transfusion

28 January 2020

People donating a kidney altruistically peaks at five year high

21 January 2020

Target for new male donors up 26% for 2020

10 January 2020