Are you Eligible?
Please confirm you are Eligibility to donate blood based on the country you live before you sign up:
England: https://www.blood.co.uk/who-can-give-blood/
Scotland: https://www.scotblood.co.uk/giving-blood/can-i-give-blood/
Wales: https://www.welsh-blood.org.uk/giving-blood/can-i-donate/
If you don’t fit the criteria based on the rules in your country then you will unfortunately not be able to give blood
If you have any concerns or are unsure then please call:
England: NHSBT helpline 0300 123 23 23 (24/7)
Scotland: Give blood 0345 90 90 999 (Mon-Fri: 9am – 5pm)
Wales: Welsh Blood Service hotline 0800 252 266 (Mon – Fri: 8am – 8pm, Sat: 9am – 1pm)
If you answer ‘No’ then you’re most likely suitable, however be aware that if you develop an illness or take certain medication in the days before donation day, you may become ineligible.
If you have already registered for an appointment and you discover you are not eligible to donate, please let us know you are cancelling your appointment by emailing giveblood@ius.org.uk as soon as possible.
Please stay up-to-date with the latest Covid-19 guidlines:
England: https://www.blood.co.uk/news-and-campaigns/news-and-statements/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/
Scotland: https://www.scotblood.co.uk/news/covid-19-advice-for-donors/