Give Blood At Cliffhanger

Help us keep blood stocks healthy during the World Cup

Don't let the excitement of the World Cup stop you from saving a life. "During the World Cup in 2006 blood stocks fell by almost a fifth and hit their lowest level in the summer months for five years," said Jon Latham, NHSBT's Assistant Director of Session Strategy and Marketing. "We want to avoid a similar drop this year and call on all existing and new donors to plan ahead and do their bit for NHSBT's 'Team Red'."

So please do something amazing and give blood at Cliffhanger. Our bloodmobile will be open 9:30am-12:30pm & 1:45pm-5:45pm. You can already book your appointment by calling 0300 123 23 23, or just pop along on the day.
Representatives from the National Blood Service will also be on site to answer any questions you may have about giving blood. Look out for our recruitment tent and bloodmobile.

Blood donors can donate three times a year. The process takes around an hour - with the actual donation taking about ten minutes. Donated blood is used not only in accident and emergency situations but also for patients undergoing surgery and receiving treatment for cancer and blood diseases, such as leukaemia.

To become a donor you need to be aged 17 - 65, weigh more than 50 kg (7 stone 12lbs) and be in general good health. There is no upper age limit for donors who have donated in the last two years. To book an appointment call the Donor Line on 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk