May I also urge people to donate blood? I remember vividly frantically trying to keep up with cross-matching blood for a young woman of 23 who was involved in an horrific car crash. She required 87 units of blood and endless platelet and fresh frozen plasma transfusions. Against all the odds, she not only survived, but has gone on to lead a full and totally normal life. Saving her life was entirely thanks to a very skilled surgeon and some 300 people having donated blood. I know that donating blood can become one of those 'It's too much hassle' things in our busy lives, but please try to find the time.
I give blood 3 times a year and have done since June 1996. 40 donations in total now. Need to ring them to arrange my 41st donation. Sorted, 11th Feb at 6.25pm in Bexleyheath.
I've also got a bone marrow donor card but not yet used.
I would urge anyone who can to give blood, for a couple of hours of your time it can go so far to help people who need it....
Part of the blood that helps with repairing cuts and prevention of bleeding / Haemorrhage. Normally have 200-400 million per millilitre of blood, I remember having zero.
Part of the blood that helps with repairing cuts and prevention of bleeding / Haemorrhage. Normally have 200-400 million per millilitre of blood, I remember having zero.
Wow. That's haemaphaellia (sp) isn't it? I remember a lad at school having it. He died after being stabbed at QPR by a Fulham fan.
I'm on Anti-Depressants, Cholestrol, Diabetis & sleeping pills: I'm not meant to drink alchol or smoke. I give blood every 4 months and have donated 54 pints over the years.
Nowadays the blood is "cleansed" and its also a free HealthCheck.
Does this mean they accept blood from people who travel alot? I used to give regularly (wouldn't be here if it weren't for donors, born premature with jaundice) but once I started going to India etc they wouldn't take it.
Always thought it daft as they must check the blood before they use it, don't they????
What I find amazing is that out of the millions upon millions of pints needed to save lives that within this thread alone two or three people have benefited from doners.
NHS Blood DonationHi folks, just starting out at University ? Good luck ! Our teams are busy in the coming weeks attending Freshers Fairs and we could be coming to your Uni. Check out the 'events' tab for this week's locations, more will be posted throughout the coming weeks, hope to see you there !
Well done to all who do this. Have been giving regularly for 15 years now and up to over 40 donations. Can't wait to get over 50. Will be giving again on the 23rd September.
One of the things Im most proud of doing. Im interested in this platelets thing though, anything I can do to help a lil more im willing to do. Just did a little research myself in to the platelets donation thing and found a couple of sites which were useful in telling me whether you can and how they did it also.
Hopefully, this will make other people to give either blood, platelets or preferably both. Im certainly going to enquire in to the platelets donation now that I know about it, its a shame they don't advertise it more. I had no idea!!
NHS Blood DonationAs soon as the leaves start falling this autumn, so do our blood stocks. Our new radio adverts are appealing for new donors and people who have given blood before to do it again.
You can make an appointment at blood.co.uk or by calling 0300 123 23 23. Thank you !
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I've also got a bone marrow donor card but not yet used.
I would urge anyone who can to give blood, for a couple of hours of your time it can go so far to help people who need it....
Only takes just over an hour, they are in real need for these. Ask them to test you to see if you can donate.
Give if you can.
Platelets
I remember getting a pint of blood once and getting an allergic reaction because the bloke that donated it had recently had Fish.
Bloody fish.
medical research and all that.
Never used to take it off people over 70 (sorry Oggy,(Sir) Henry & Alex Wright) but my Dad restarted at 75 3 years ago.
I give blood every 4 months and have donated 54 pints over the years.
Nowadays the blood is "cleansed" and its also a free HealthCheck.
Always thought it daft as they must check the blood before they use it, don't they????
Still need alot more Donars tho'.
What I find amazing is that out of the millions upon millions of pints needed to save lives that within this thread alone two or three people have benefited from doners.
What an amazing thing to do.
Will probably wait for the Millwall game..........
Did my 50th last year. I only go for the chocolate bourbons and cheeselets.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2120420_donate-platelets.html
http://www.blood.co.uk/platelets/whocandonate/
My top tip for anyone that gives blood.
When they stick the needle in your arm shout a rude word begining with F and ending in uck.
Because the young attractive female nurse will think you are being extra brave and give you a cuddle, the
old granny who makes the tea will give you your drink first as she thinks you are being brave as well and
you get to swear loudly in front of young attractive nurses and old grannies!