Register to donate

If you are interested in donating your cord blood, please complete the form below.

We will then confirm receipt of this with you and send you further details about the donation process.

Before you start

Please read the important information below.

Check you can donate

To donate you must be aged 17 or over.

You should not donate if you have ever;

Been diagnosed with Syphilis, HIV, HTLV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C

Or if in the last 3 months, you have had sex with;

A partner who has had sex with someone in exchange for money or drugs
A partner who injects drugs for non-medical reasons including body building drugs
A partner who has been diagnosed with Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, HTLV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C
A partner who has been sexually active in areas where HIV is common
Someone in exchange for money or drugs

You should also not donate if in the 12 months, you have:

Injected drugs for non-medical reasons

If you would like to discuss the statements above, please contact us.

If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us by phone on 0800 783 5870 or email us on cordblood.donation@nhsbt.nhs.uk.

Check your hospital is listed

Not all collections are successful and only those of the highest volume and quality are suitable for banking for public use.

Delayed clamping will not exclude you from donating – if you are happy to donate we are happy to attempt a collection.

The hours of operation at our collection sites are: 8am - 8pm, Monday to Friday.

Asterisks (*) indicate compulsory fields.

Name *

House number and street *

Town *

Postcode *

Contact number *

Email address *

Expected date of delivery *

Your date of birth *

Please read the following document: Donating Cord Blood, Umbilical Cord and Placental Tissue Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 330KB) *

Once you have read and understood document INF825, please check the box to continue

Consent for Cord Blood Collection, Data Protection and Privacy Assurance *

I voluntarily give permission for the NHS Cord Blood Bank to collect, evaluate and process my cord blood, umbilical cord placental tissue, and place it in short term storage. I understand that following the successful collection of my cord blood, umbilical cord and placental tissue, I will be required to give an additional blood sample and I will be interviewed by a member of the NHS Cord Blood Bank staff to discuss giving informed consent for testing, use and long term storage. I understand that I do not have to donate and I can withdraw my consent at any time. If I refuse consent it will not prejudice my treatment. I understand it may be necessary to contact my GP directly to inform them of test results that may be relevant to my baby’s health. This may be done even if my donation does not get banked. I agree to NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) holding my personal details in their donor database, and processing / sharing pseudonymised information with other healthcare organisations as necessary for the proper administration of NHSBT. All information provided to NHSBT is used in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and all other relevant privacy and data protection laws. By selecting “I agree” below and completing the form above I understand that I am providing an electronic signature equivalent to my written signature.

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