About BloodDonor.uk
About BloodDonor.uk, an independent resource providing information about UK blood donation, donation sessions and blood-stock data.
BloodDonor.uk is an independent resource about blood donation in the United Kingdom. The aim is simple: make information about blood donation easier to find and easier to understand.
What does BloodDonor.uk provide?
Blood donation information
This website provides general information about how donating blood works, blood types, donation frequency, eligibility considerations and common questions.
Donation sessions
Our session service provides information about upcoming blood donation sessions.
Blood stocks
Our blood-stock service provides information about blood-stock levels and trends.
Where does the information come from?
Information about blood donation is based on publicly available information from official blood services and other authoritative sources. Where possible, information should be checked against current official guidance.
BloodDonor.uk is not a medical service
BloodDonor.uk does not provide medical advice. The site should not be used to decide whether you personally are eligible to donate blood. If you are unsure, contact the relevant blood service.
UK blood services
Blood donation is organised by separate services across the UK.
NHS Blood and Transplant — England
Welsh Blood Service — Wales
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service — Scotland
Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service — Northern Ireland
Why BloodDonor.uk exists
The UK relies on people choosing to donate blood. Blood services need the right donors, with the right blood types, donating at the right times. BloodDonor.uk aims to make information about where and when people can donate easier to discover.
Contact
For questions about BloodDonor.uk, use the site's contact details. For questions about eligibility, an existing appointment, your donation or medical circumstances, contact the relevant official blood service directly.