Giving blood – we’ve all heard about it, but have we ever thought to actually do it?
Only, with a demand of 143,000 new donors needed in the UK each year, and one blood donation saving as many as three adult lives, it’s certainly something to rethink.
You quite literally have the power to save a life.
Laura Whitter, Trustee and Blood Donation Lead at We Are Donors, answers some of the most common blood donation questions so you can sign up and give the gift of life.
Why is it important to donate?
Each year, over 200,000 new blood donors are required in order to sustain blood supplies, as many current donors become unable to donate.
Around 50% of current blood donors are over 45, meaning that it’s crucial
