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Bed numbers challenges at LUH immune to Budget announcements

The number of people waiting for proper beds at Letterkenny University Hospital, does not change despite big money talk earlier this week with Tuesday's budget. Thirty-five admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning at LUH, according to ...

29 Sept 2022 at 13:33

Scotland

Minister’s briefing on infected blood was inaccuarate, senior medic says

Part of a ministerial briefing on the infected blood scandal was inaccurate, a former senior medical officer has told an inquiry. In 2005, the Scottish health minister was given a “line to take” that a review to determine who had received ...

25 Jul 2022 at 16:13

Ireland

‘Disappointment’ over change to wait time for gay men to donate blood

Campaigners have said they are disappointed that gay and bisexual men will have to wait four months after sexual contact with other men before they can donate blood. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) has reduced the time men who ...

28 Mar 2022 at 17:55

Local News

Blood donation clinics to be held in Inishowen next week

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service are holding Blood Donation Clinics in Inishowen next week. The clinics will be held in Buncrana on Monday, January 24 and Tuesday, January 25 and in Carndonagh on Wednesday, January 26 and Thursday, ...

20 Jan 2022 at 17:33

Fate of some blood components from HIV infected donors unknown, inquiry told

It is not known what happened to a “substantial percentage” of blood components taken from HIV infected donors by one transfusion service, an inquiry has heard. The Infected Blood Inquiry was told on Wednesday that when HIV screening ...

19 Jan 2022 at 15:25

Scotland

Major campaign push for new blood donors as demand in hospital increases

A major push for more blood donors has been made in a new campaign as hospitals have reportedly seen an increase in demand. The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is hoping to encourage some 16,000 new blood donors ...

14 Jun 2022 at 01:01

Local News

Blood donors across Tipperary are called on this week as the demand is high

The call goes out this week for Tipperary blood donors to contribute as the demand from hospitals is rising sharply. The hospital blood requirement is sky high at the moment with demand almost 6% higher than during September of ...

12 Sept 2023 at 16:33

Local News

Blood donors across Tipperary are called on this week as the demand is high

12 Sept 2023 at 16:33

Local News

Blood Donation Clinics will be held in Tipperary hotel next week

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is holding Blood Donation Clinics in Ballykisteen Hotel, Limerick Junction on Monday next, April 15; Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17 from 4.50pm to 8.10pm. Your attendance would ...

09 Apr 2024 at 07:33

Arts & Entertainment

Irish Blood Transfusion Service visit Clonmel

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service are in Hotel Minella & Leisure Centre this coming week - Monday 20, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 February. Book your appointment in advance at this link

20 Feb 2023 at 09:33

Scotland

Experts hail new blood stem cell donation service

A new centre for blood stem cell donations in Scotland has made it easier and quicker for people to provide and receive donations that could ultimately save lives, according to bodies involved in the service. Blood cancer ...

11 Sept 2023 at 09:05

Local News

Grieving parents of Strabane schoolgirl press awareness of importance of blood donation

The parents of a young girl who died following complications as a result of a rare blood condition are highlighting the importance of blood donation in her memory. Holly Gormley from Strabane, Co Tyrone, died at the age ...

04 Dec 2023 at 12:33

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