Tag: blood donor

Fairer assessment for blood donors comes into effect today

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Maja Grantham - June 14, 2021

CHANGES to the questions people are asked before they are accepted as blood donors come into effect today, meaning all potential donors are treated...

UK’s “oldest” blood donor makes 185th donation at 83 – Health News UK

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Lewis Robertson - November 6, 2020

THE UK's "oldest" blood donor has revealed how he recently made his 185th donation and says he wont stop until he hits 200. 83-year-old Derek...

MSPs to look into blood donations after hearing schoolboy’s petition

Deadline News Journalist - September 22, 2009

By Cara Sulieman THE Scottish Parliament is to investigate the best way to raise awareness of the need for blood donors - after a schoolboy...

Tragic toddler dies in her mother’s arms

Deadline News Journalist - February 13, 2009

By Cara Sulieman A TODDLER with leukaemia who touched the heart of Sharleen Spiteri has died in her mother's arms. Bethanie Thomson, 3, received a stem...