Now is the time to give blood, says Paul O’Brien, Director of Blood Supply, NHS Blood and Transplant

Dear Editor,

We’re calling on local people to help fill available blood donation appointments at our donor centres situated across London over coming days and weeks to help us boost our blood stock levels.

We have centres located in Edgware, Shepherds Bush, Stratford, Tooting, West End and Twickenham and there is a particular need for O negative and O positive donors.

If you’re able to donate, please go online at www.blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 23 23 to book an appointment.

Please also encourage family and friends to book an appointment too.

By giving an hour of your time, you could save up to three lives.

With thanks

Paul O’Brien, Director of Blood Supply, NHS Blood and Transplant

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