Patients who have recovered from coronavirus are being denied the chance to donate lifesaving blood plasma because the transfusion hotline constantly rings out, it has been claimed.The NHS has
Buddies urged to give blood to help boost donations during pandemic
Giving blood is still classed as essential travel and the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is calling on blood donors to book an appointment.
People are being urged to keep giving blood throughout the pandemic (Image: SHARED CONTENT UNIT)
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In recent months the Infected Blood Inquiry chaired by Sir Brian Langstaff has heard not only from those who received contaminated blood and their families but also from physicians involved in blood