Blood

[Hyperlithe]

I'd like to just remind everyone that the NHS blood stocks are starting to get low again. None of us ever know when we might be in a position to need it, so I would urge as many of you as possible to go along and make a donation. Particularly anyone with type O- blood...

You can go to the website below to find your nearest session.

http://www.blood.co.uk

[Whitey]

I have o neg. Blood of rebels.

[Wholley]

So there you went Don.
Give me a call,
you know the drill.
Sorry Hype's for the hi-jack.

[Whitey]

Wholley I just got back in from Africa. I'll call in a week or so. I've got to catch a boat to the islands right now. I will call, lots to talk about.

Back on topic I have O neg blood, the blood of original man. I'll keep my blood, it'll just go to the A pos anyway.

I've seen the red cross sell blood overseas.

[Paddysprat]

Back on topic I have O neg blood, the blood of original man. I'll keep my blood, it'll just go to the A pos anyway.

I've seen the red cross sell blood overseas.

Pretty pointless remark from where I'm sat.

Hyper, thanks for reminding me. I'll see what can be done, although I had a particular illness when I was a kid which prevented me giving blood at the time. Don't know if this precludes me or not any more, I'll check it out.

[Whitey]

I spent 10 years in medicine and did a total of 2 blood transfusions.
Even back in the 90's artificial blood was the prefered choice due to HCV and HIV.
I have to wonder what all this shortage advertising is about? Even in Iraq I'd wager most of the casualties are given artificial blood.

Now some cancers I can see, but family members often provide for that.
I just wonder if this is more of the Red Cross and other agencies looking to sell clean blood to Africa. I see this often.

And about my O neg comment, sorry but the A pos can give to the A pos.

[Hyperlithe]

The first time I gave blood, at the age of 18, I was told that it was being sent to the Special Care Baby Unit at Bristol Royal Infirmary.

No idea if it was true or not, but it was a nice thought.
They don't just need blood donors, they also need platelet donors (have to be male for that for some reason) and bone marrow donors as well.

My ex has leukaemia, which is one of the reasons I'm pushing this. I'm sure other members know of people who've needed blood transfusions, bone marrow transplants and the like.

[English Rose]

I'm in Germany so can't at the moment. I'm on the bone marrow list though. Everybody should give blood where possible.

[just_me]

Donors have to be 18+ don't they?

[Hyperlithe]

Yes, 18-65.
I know, that rules out half the people on the forums, one way or the other...

[Tab]

My age prevents me, although it is much sort after being one of the rarer groups.