IBTS seeks blood donations to boost supply in advance of the bank holiday weekend

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service today (Tuesday) urged people to make a special effort to give blood over the coming weeks.

“During the exceptional summer weather, blood donations collected have dropped by almost 10% over the last 3 weeks. Consequently blood stocks are low with only 4 days of supply remaining in the main blood groups.

Demand from hospitals has remained steady and as attendance at clinics continues to be lower than we need, this is depleting supply across all blood groups. If this blood donation trend continues it will impact significantly on our ability to meet the continuing demands from hospitals,” said IBTS Director of Operations Paddy Bowler.

The IBTS is asking donors to make a special effort to give blood in the lead up to the bank holiday weekend and in the weeks following. For information on a clinic near you log on to www.giveblood.ie

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