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#ImThere campaign calls for new black donors to give blood and save lives
NHS Blood and Transplant launches new campaign #ImThere (I’m there) to inspire new donors to come forward, register and donate.
Chief Nurse awarded OBE for services to nursing
Catherine Howell, Chief Nurse Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has been awarded an OBE in recognition of her services to nursing.
Scientific review offers chance for more people to give blood
The Government has today announced changes to the rules on blood donation in England.
Response to London incident
Our thoughts are with everyone affected in London. We have all the blood hospitals currently need and no urgent donations are required.
Response to Manchester incident
Statement from Mike Stredder, Director of Blood Donation at NHS Blood and Transplant.
Millie Banerjee appointed as Chair of NHS Blood and Transplant
Millie Banerjee has been appointed as Chair of NHS Blood and Transplant for four years from 1 June 2017 after John Pattullo`s tenure expires.
Waiting time to kidney transplant down 18% but shortage of donors still costing lives
The waiting time to a kidney transplant has dropped by 18% over the past five years, NHS Blood and Transplant has announced, to mark World Kidney Day, Thursday March 9.
NHS initiative drives blood and organ donation in Hillingdon
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and NHS Blood and Transplant are working together to promote organ and blood donation to people throughout Hillingdon.
Would you give a kidney, rather than your heart, this Valentine's Day?
A new campaign launched today by NHS Blood and Transplant and partner charity, Give a Kidney, calls on people across the UK to consider transforming lives by donating a kidney to someone in need, be they a stranger, friend or loved one.
Parents share heartfelt letter honouring baby son who gave life through organ donation
THE parents of a Kenyan-American baby boy who became the UK`s youngest lung donor have written a heartfelt letter honouring their son and sharing their experience as parents of an organ donor.
Change to NHSBT pricing of products in 2017/18 and introduction of universal screening for Hepatitis E
Due to a prolonged drop in demand for blood and a need to invest in IT systems which should unlock future efficiencies, NHSBT is having to increase the price of blood charged to hospitals.
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