Polar Thermal supplies the NHS Blood & Transplant with Whole Blood and Platelet bags, critical in the safe transport and delivery of life-saving blood products. The cold snap has put additional strain on the donor network leading to an urgent request from NHSBT.
ITV News reported from Bristol on 7th January, featuring the Polar Blood Bags and Polar Platelet Bags, but more importantly highlighting the urgent need to fill more donor slots.
If you are a donor, and are due then please think about booking a slot, and if you aren’t but are interested:
To register as a blood donor in the UK, you can follow these steps:
Online Registration
You can easily register online through the NHS Blood Donation website. The process is quick and straightforward:
- Create an online account on the NHS Give Blood website1
- You’ll need to provide basic personal information8
- The registration typically takes around 5 minutes to complete8
Age and Eligibility
- You must be between 17 and 66 years old (or up to 70 if you’ve donated before)4
- Most people in this age range can donate blood5
Registration Methods
- Online Registration
- Visit the NHS Blood Donation website
- Create an online account
- Book an appointment
- Phone Registration
- Call 0300 123 23 23 to sign up over the phone1
Additional Tips
- Download the NHS Give Blood app for easy appointment management1
- Before donating, ensure you:
- Get a good night’s sleep
- Eat something before donating
- Are in good health
Donation Frequency
- Men can donate every 12 weeks
- Women can donate every 16 weeks4
You can find your nearest donation centre by entering your postcode on the NHS Give Blood website