We take a small blood sample from your finger to test your haemoglobin levels. We give you a donor health check form to complete and ask you some questions. We guide you through the process, explain what we are doing and answer any questions you have. This ensures you're comfortable and allows us easy access to your veins. Keeping your body rested helps to prevent you feeling dizzy or lightheaded. ExerciseĪvoid vigorous exercise or heavy lifting before and after your donation. It's essential to avoid alcohol before and after donating as this may affect hydration levels and delay recovery. This helps to compensate for the fluids lost as almost half of the blood donated is made up of water. Also, ensure that you are well hydrated in the days leading up to your donation.
Drinkĭrink plenty of water on the day you attend to give blood.
This helps to keep your blood sugar levels stable and to keep you feeling well during and after your donation. It's vital to eat two to four hours before your donation appointment. Preparing to give bloodįollow our tips to make your blood donation experience pleasant, safe and straightforward. Details are on the reverse of your appointment slip and must be displayed in your windscreen. When you’re attending a blood donation appointment, you can park in one of our designated parking spaces in Patriotic Street car park. If we’re unable to take your call, leave a message on our answerphone. This means we can offer the appointment to another donor. If you can’t attend an appointment, let us know as soon as possible. Cancelling or rescheduling an appointment When you’ve successfully registered with us, we confirm your appointment by post.
#Donate blood registration
To register as a blood donor, you need to complete our registration form.Ī paper version of this form can be posted to you or we can complete it with you at the donor room. If we’re not available, leave a message and we’ll get back to you. We are also available from 8.30am to 5pm from Monday to Friday for general enquiries. Our opening hours for blood donations are: We don’t have a drop in service so you need to register with us and have an appointment.
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