Paul Pogba was surprised at the atmosphere at Elland Road when Manchester United played Leeds this season.
11.04.2022 - 15:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Blood donors in Manchester are being urged to fill empty appointments at the city’s donor centre to stop stocks from falling low. Blood stocks are more likely to drop around public holidays like Easter, when people go on holiday or have days out and skip donating.
Medics are calling on existing blood donors to take up empty appointments at Manchester's Norfolk House centre. Right now, there is a particular need for donors with O positive and O negative and B negative blood types, though all types remain in demand, according to NHS blood and transplant chiefs.
Blood is needed to treat patients with cancer, blood disorders and those suffering medical trauma or undergoing surgery. Each donation can save or improve up to three lives.
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NHS Blood and Transplant currently has enough blood and services to hospitals remain as normal, but stocks are currently one day below the usual six day target. Donor and staff absences – mostly due to seasonal illnesses and Covid-19 – are putting pressure on its ability to maintain consistent stocks.
Existing donors who are eligible to donate are being urged to make and keep an appointment at Manchester Norfolk House donor centre, where there are plenty of spare spaces. Currently three in ten appointments over the next two weeks are available to book.
Peter Baughan, Head of North Region at NHS Blood and Transplant, said: “We currently have enough blood to meet demand but stocks are vulnerable. As we enter the Easter period it is vital that we continue to collect enough blood.
“We need our amazing donors in Manchester who are fit and healthy – especially those with O blood
Paul Pogba was surprised at the atmosphere at Elland Road when Manchester United played Leeds this season.
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