NHS makes appeal for blood donors to come forward over Christmas

NHS Blood and Transplant is appealing to blood donors to help save lives by booking a festive appointment in Leeds.

By Gemma Jimmison

Published 17th Dec 2019, 11:45 BST

The team has organised a donor session from 8.20am to 4.05pm on Tuesday, December 31 at 117 The Headrow, but it is currently only 20 per cent full.

Christmas is not a time for the NHS to stop – patients need life-saving blood all year round. It’s vital that anyone who books to give blood this Christmas period sticks to their appointment.

Each donation can save up to three lives.

Please call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk to book an appointment to donate.

All donors are asked to make appointments or to call ahead rather than walking in.

For more information, visit nhsbt.nhs.uk

NHS Leeds