WHERE TO GIVE BLOOD IN BATH

NHS locations in and around bath accept blood donations, in permanent donor centres to pop-up community venues. To meet current demands, the NHS requires 1.45 million units of blood annually. Therefore, blood donation centres are eager to welcome all eligible donors.

How does blood donation work?

A blood donation is taken from your arm and collected in a donation bag.

The appointment takes around an hour, including 10 to 15 minutes to donate, plus time to have a drink and a snack.

You can donate again if you want to, leaving at least 12 weeks between appointments for men and 16 weeks for women.

Who is eligible to donate blood?

Requirements include:

• be generally fit and well
• be aged between 17 and 65
• weigh between 7 stone 12 lbs (50kg) and 25 stone (158kg)
• have suitable veins (this will be checked these before you donate)
• meet all donor eligibility criteria (these will be checked this with you before you donate)

Donation venues in Bath:

• King Edward's School

Address: North Road, Bath, BA2 6HU

Find out more and book here.

• Bath Racecourse

Address: Lansdown, Bath, BA1 9BU

Find out more and book here.

• Beacon Hall

Address: French Close, Peasedown St. John, Bath, BA2 8SN

Find out more and book here.

• Saltford Hall

Address: Saltford Community Association, Wedmore Road, Saltford, Bristol, BS31 3BY

Find out more and book here.

You can call NHS Give Blood on 0300 123 23 23