Full Pelt Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Dear PWers, Did you know that we supply hospitals with around 7,000 units of blood every day? Or that, in order to continue to meet that demand, we must recruit nearly 200,000 new donors every year? There’s a good chance that you did know – but we’re willing to bet that many of your friends or colleagues don’t! That’s why this year, as part of our National Blood Week celebrations, we’re asking donors to share these facts with anyone they know who might be interested in blood donation, to help us continue to recruit the new donors we need. Facts like: each unit of blood donated is split into its constituent parts, and can save up to three lives the number of regular blood donors has fallen by 23% over the past decade the minimum age for blood donation is 17 years (650,000 people will turn 17 in the next 12 months!) So if you do know someone who you think might be interested in giving blood, please forward this email to them or tell them to visit us at www.blood.co.uk. Thanks again for your continued commitment. Call us on 0300 123 23 23 Find us on Facebook Visit us at www.blood.co.uk Follow us on Twitter Download the latest give blood mobile app today for iPhone and Android Help | Privacy & Legals | Opt-out of future email communications from NHSBT NHS Blood and Transplant Customer Services, Oak House, Reeds Crescent, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 4QN © NHS Blood and Transplant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Not a bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Gave last Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Gave up giving . I started being ill after giving over 25 times and they didn't care after 3 times being ill I said ****** this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Never had a problem myself apart from the odd bruise and finding out I was borderline anaemic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr smith Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 just out from the donor centre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddyman Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 I went last week - think it was my 57th donation (I must be nearly empty!) - never had any problems, nor much pain apart from the initial scratch with the needle. I work with 15 others and every time I am due to go I try to rally them around to join me, but never manage it - no wonder they are always crying out for more donors if my gang are a typical sample of the population! When chatting to other donors at a session many have often told me they started to donate AFTER a close relative had an accident or medical procedure which required them to receive blood. Think that brings it home to people how essential it is. Come on PW members, get out there and give that 'armful' - you never know when you, or one of your family, might need some yourselves. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Always worth depositing a pint or so in the blood bank, you never know when you my need a withdrawal and an overdraft Who's got one of these then,all the nurses were BATS and i remember they had cool bat badges. great logo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 After donating blood for many years, this past two years I have been giving platelets. Males can, on average, donate platelets every three weeks. If anyone has'nt given blood before, I would ask that you try it, at least once. It really helps keep people alive, and I was grateful for the units of blood that my son had given him, while he was in hospital. It did'nt save his life, but allowed us another 1.5 days to be with him at his bedside. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Gave for the first time recently. Have meant to for a while, but finally had a session I could actually get to. I'll go again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 (edited) I haven't done so for a while. I used to give plasma (Apheresis) at the Moorgate centre in the City of London. Could do this once as month as the red cells were put back after being separated from the plasma. Edited June 7, 2013 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 I'm up to 99 pints at present, the ton in September . As I'm near Brum I hope some goes to the Q E Military wards to the lads coming back from active service. It only takes a short time and may save a life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Got my bronze badge 3 donations ago. How many more for silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Have always wanted to do it, but never had the balls to. 1 i dont like needles and 2 id prefer to convince a friend to do it with me, which is proving difficult. Plus i have heard a few horror stories from donating blood. Does it hurt? And how long is the needle stuff in your arm for? I might seriously just pluck up the courage and go do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churchill Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Have always wanted to do it, but never had the balls to. 1 i dont like needles and 2 id prefer to convince a friend to do it with me, which is proving difficult. Plus i have heard a few horror stories from donating blood. Does it hurt? And how long is the needle stuff in your arm for? I might seriously just pluck up the courage and go do it. No it doesn't hurt, its just like any other injection. It will be in your arm for 5 minutes at the most and once its in you don't feel it. Go for it, you never know when you might rely on blood donors. And the best part is you get free Coffee and Biscuits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Have always wanted to do it, but never had the balls to. 1 i dont like needles and 2 id prefer to convince a friend to do it with me, which is proving difficult. Plus i have heard a few horror stories from donating blood. Does it hurt? And how long is the needle stuff in your arm for? I might seriously just pluck up the courage and go do it. Hopefully a PW member close to you comes along with you. Where are you based? Lets get a volunteer to help you overcome your fear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 just remember to shave your arm..only bits that hurts is when they take the sticky plaster off. free club biscuits and sometimes a fit nurse or two...infact if your single it would be a great place to pull they will be clean from std,s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Just booked my session, posted it on my Facebook page and already got a volunteer first timer!! Ok it's my daughter but still counts. Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJon Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Ok, I'll do it... Hate needles. Scared :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 From what you guys say, it doesn't seem to bad! just remember to shave your arm..only bits that hurts is when they take the sticky plaster off. free club biscuits and sometimes a fit nurse or two...infact if your single it would be a great place to pull they will be clean from std,s i am in a relationship, but there is no harm in looking lol. Boys will be boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) Haven't done this for yrs but was a doner for over 10 yrs ,and after just been sitting in a class room for the last 3 days on a course with St. John's I remember and realize how important it is , so I've just checked and guess where I will be on the 26th ( giving a pint of my finest) thx for the kick up the *** .... Few questions though... Still free coffee Still free biscuits Still get badges in your book when you reach 10 etc Still fit nurses . . Edited June 8, 2013 by delburt0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 yes, yes and not the same .you get a card for your wallet and a badge and certificate at bronze, silver etc...yes fit nurses..well sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 yes, yes and not the same .you get a card for your wallet and a badge and certificate at bronze, silver etc...yes fit nurses..well sometimescant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Pelt Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Lots of useful comment in this thread and well worth working over this from time to time - thanks to everyone for taking the time to donate. I've posted this before but it's well worth repeating : .... thinking about the reason I started donating.There was a TV documentary on the Royal Marines in Afghanistan ; one lad had been blown up by an IED. He said that he'd checked his arms and legs, all OK, then put his hand up to feel his neck and his fingers went right in. His mate ran up and said, "Don't worry, you're going to be alright", he thought "If my mate says 'don't worry', it must be serious". His mate saved his life by sticking his knee in the hole in his neck until the medics arrived. They gave him 17 pints / units of blood in the helicopter back to Bastion.I worked it out that if I went and donated every twelve weeks it would take me over four years to donate 17 units. Only 4% of people in the UK give blood. Think of that when you're tipping that pint down your neck tonight, we can all spare a drop.http://www.blood.co.uk/index.aspNo apologies for posting this again, hundreds of people browse this forum. Are you one of the few or one of the many ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Would encourage anyone who can and would to give blood. I worked for the scottish blood transfusion centre for 9 years and seen 1st hand the difference a single donation of blood can make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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