'Outdated, discriminatory' question to be ditched from blood donor forms
The change may make it easier for black African donors in particular to donate blood.
Source: chesterstandard.co.uk
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Blood donation to be made more inclusive
A question on sexual activity of partners in areas where HIV is widespread, including Sub-Saharan Africa, will be removed from the donor safety check
Source: miragenews.com
Landmark change to blood donation criteria
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 cri...
Source: gov.uk