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Landmark change to blood donation criteria Men who have sex with men in a long-term relationship will be able to donate blood in England following changes to blood donation criteria. From: 14 December 2020 New criteria focuses on individual behaviours, and lifts a blanket deferral for men who have had sex with men in the last 3 months Policy is based on findings from the ‘ FAIR’ report Changes will have no impact on the safety of blood donated in the UK Men who have sex with men in a long-term relationship will be able to donate blood in England following changes to blood donation criteria announced by Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock today. The move, which will also be implemented in each of the devolved administrations, sees the UK become one of the first countries in the world to adopt a more individualised risk-based approach to donor selection criteria.

United kingdomSu brailsfordJames neubergerMatt hancockEamonn fergusonNancy kelleyMichael bradyEthan spibeyTerrence higginsSocial care secretary matt hancockAdvisory committeeBlood tissuesFor assessmentIndividualised riskBlood donation lord bethellAssociate medical director