Giving Blood

[Stoo82]

At a stroke, they cut off the bloodline. (pun intended even if a bit pants)

As your such a top bloke, may I sugest you give up Craptal Palarse and support Brighton and Hove Albion.

 

[jakarta]

No offence taken whatsoever.

You're right on two of the reasons (the homosexuality and the tattoo), but even if I were a non-tattooed straight person, the fact that I've received blood in a medical procedure since January 1st 1980, specifically a hell of a lot of it in 2005 when my left lung collapsed, would prevent me from being eligible.

Bad luck but glad that what we donors do has helped you!

Mrs J has tried to give blood but being 4 foot 11 and seven stone they decided she needed it more than the NHS!

 

[The Modfather]

Yep.

Donate every 3/4 months

 

[Steve Foster]

In a nutshell, vCJD.

It's believed that the disease first got into humans around 1980, therefore anyone receiving blood since then is possibly, but VERY unlikely, at risk of catching the disease from a carrier who's eaten some infected beef.

In truth, no one REALLY the incubation time of the disease, so hence the blanket ban on donations.

Thanks for the answer.
Over in Worthing they give you KP crisps after donating. I'm sure they have a big stack of the crisps left over from the 80s. Can't find them anywhere except on donation day!

 

[rcf0712]

I would but Brits are not allowed to give blood in the States if they were in the UK between 1980 and 1996 because of Mad Cow disease.

It's the same in Oz, I was a ten year donating veteran bur have not been allowed to in 15 years for the same reason - a while back they even suggested there should be a separate blood bank for all the poms in Perth!

 

[drew]

I'm upto just over 20 donations. Started in my 20s but had a long gap due to numerous ops on my knee. Got back into the habit last year. Never had a problem with it other than some dodgy snacks after. As they now make you drink 750ml of water before a donation, dehydration shouldn't be a problem.

As for the principle, personally think that anyone that is not on the excluded list should have to give blood. At the end of the day, if you need, you aren't going to complain about a little pin prick to save your life. Also, I have heard of people that won't do it because of the injection but will of course suffer the trauma to get their jabs to allow them to go on holiday!

See it as bit like being on the organ register. Everyone who can should or they should be excluded from receiving.

 

[El Presidente]

Started when I was 18. My old man was in the Royal Sussex and dying in 1976, needed a complete transplant about three times due to stomach cancer. He had a rare blood group and the hospital phoned up donors who came in using their own time and transport willingly and saved his life.

I now give plasma and platelets every 3-4 weeks, and now up to 250 pints. I'm lucky to have a flexible job that allows me to do it, but you are doing something worthwhile, and you can make a difference.

 

[jakarta]

Started when I was 18. My old man was in the Royal Sussex and dying in 1976, needed a complete transplant about three times due to stomach cancer. He had a rare blood group and the hospital phoned up donors who came in using their own time and transport willingly and saved his life.

I now give plasma and platelets every 3-4 weeks, and now up to 250 pints. I'm lucky to have a flexible job that allows me to do it, but you are doing something worthwhile, and you can make a difference.

Bloody Hell - I was swanking about 30 donations - that is a Top Effort!

 

[little al]

What does this entail? I would be happy to give this a go.

 

[Steve Foster]

Started when I was 18. My old man was in the Royal Sussex and dying in 1976, needed a complete transplant about three times due to stomach cancer. He had a rare blood group and the hospital phoned up donors who came in using their own time and transport willingly and saved his life.

I now give plasma and platelets every 3-4 weeks, and now up to 250 pints. I'm lucky to have a flexible job that allows me to do it, but you are doing something worthwhile, and you can make a difference.

You are a
Top man

 

[Boroseagull]

Coming over end of September & have already arranged for my 50th donation at The Racehill session on 30th Sept. Any other NSC members going to be there? Can't give in Spain as they will not accept expats blood, to do with UK admitting CJD whilst rest of Europe wore blinkers!

 

[Left Footer]

i do every four months,not sure why more people don`t do it.

 

[gullshark]

Have done it ever since I was 18 every 4 months (I'm 28 now)

 

[The Wookiee]

I wish I was allowed, but apparently I'm ruled out for three different reasons according to:

The National Blood Service - do something amazing give Blood

You should never give blood if:


You're a man who's had sex with another man, even safe sex using a condom. For more information click here.

You've ever worked as a prostitute.


You should not give blood for 12 months after sex with:

A man who has had sex with another man (if you're a female).

A prostitute.

 

[Caveman]

You should never give blood if:


You're a man who's had sex with another man, even safe sex using a condom. For more information click here.

You've ever worked as a prostitute.


You should not give blood for 12 months after sex with:

A man who has had sex with another man (if you're a female).

A prostitute.

I know that has also puzzled me too. Maybe some can answer this?

 

[simmo]

When my Mum died of cancer to thank the Health Service for trying to treat her, I wanted to do something small and personal that would actually have meaning and hopefully save lives so I started giving blood (in the literature it actually specifically says that some cancer patients regularly need it) have done it half a dozen times at least and it is so easy. Have also registered for all other bone marrow/organ donation cards too.

 

[dazzalewis1968]

When my Mum died of cancer to thank the Health Service for trying to treat her, I wanted to do something small and personal that would actually have meaning and hopefully save lives so I started giving blood (in the literature it actually specifically says that some cancer patients regularly need it) have done it half a dozen times at least and it is so easy. Have also registered for all other bone marrow/organ donation cards too.

nice post !!!!

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

Yep - Mendoza arranges for the vampire mobile to turn up at work every few months. One of the few places you still get given KP crisps.

 

[Steve Foster]

Yep - Mendoza arranges for the vampire mobile to turn up at work every few months. One of the few places you still get given KP crisps.

Where else beside worthing & portslade donation centre can I go to, to get kp crisps?

 

[El Presidente]

What does this entail? I would be happy to give this a go.

It takes a lot longer (about 90 minutes all in) and you have to be hooked up to a centrifuge that spins your blood and extracts the platelets from the red cells, which are then fed back via the needle.

They don't have as many platelet machines comared to extraction of whole blood as it is a much more expensive process, but you do get lots of biscuits!

You would need to check up with your local blood donor centre first to see where the nearest platelet/plasma centre is, I'm fortunate that mine is close to work.