News and statements
Give Hope this Easter
Church leaders come together at Easter to address urgent need for organ and blood donors of Black heritage
One year of plasma donations for medicines
On April 7, 2022 NHSBT marks the first-year anniversary of collecting plasma for medicine, a major milestone for the whole of NHS Blood and Transplant.
Landmark donation eligibility change for Black African heritage donors
Four health charities have teamed up with NHS Blood and Transplant to promote new blood, platelet, and plasma donor opportunities for Black donors of African heritage.
Invasion of Ukraine
Our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine at this terrible time.
Rare Disease Day highlights how plasma donation can help patients with rare disease
NHS Blood and Transplant is marking Rare Disease Day with an appeal for people to donate at its three plasma donor centres.
Coronavirus: latest advice
National restrictions may have lifted, but we still have extra safety measures in place at our centres. Read the latest advice before coming to donate.
Don’t ditch the New Year resolution, switch it!
Make a difference by registering as a blood or organ donor.
Funding available to address shortage of donors amongst Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities
New funding has just been announced as part of the Government’s commitment to tackle health inequalities.
ITV2’s Blood Squad returns to support NHS Blood and Transplant
ITV2’s Blood Squad returns for its fourth year, appealing to young people to help save and improve lives by giving blood.
Biggest ever blood donor recruitment drive launched to help NHS recover
A new campaign is launched to celebrate blood donation and encourage new donors to join the club to aid the NHS recovery.