Once you sign in, we can let you know which of your friends is also looking for a blood buddy.
Giving blood is quick and easy. Going with friends makes it fun too, and it’s a great excuse for a nice juicy steak afterwards.
Until you’ve done it, giving blood can seem intimidating. Go along with a newbie and help them give ‘very nearly an armful’.
“We love giving blood together. We get to catch up, have a good natter and know we’re doing good too.”
“I was a bit nervous about giving blood, but going with Dave meant I got over it. Turns out it was easy anyway—we’ll give again.”
If you’re aged 17–70 you may be able to give blood providing you haven’t had any tattoos or piercings in the past 4 months, been to a tropical country in the past 6 months, and are fit and healthy. You can potentially give blood up to 4 times in a year.
See blood.co.uk for more info on eligibility.
Many people think that giving blood hurts, or takes a long time. But it doesn’t really – ask anyone you know who has already done it (and then ask them to give blood with you).
If you feel uncomfortable at any point you can let the medical staff know and they’ll fix it for you.
Everybody donates about 470ml (less than a pint) and it only takes about 10 minutes to collect.
You’ll have a blood and blood pressure test when you arrive to make sure you’re good to give, and you need to stay a while after but there’s free tea and biscuits …and time to catch up with all your bluddies.
Make a booking on blood.co.uk.