The Latest Breaking News from NHS Blood and Transplant

Pioneering Leeds centre leading the way with hand transplants

Professor Simon Kay's 30-strong team at at Leeds General Infirmary is the only centre in the UK which does such specialist work

Leeds Live · Dec 26, 2022

Scheme launched to address shortage of donors from black, Asian and mixed ethnic backgrounds

"We are asking more people from black, Asian and mixed ethnic backgrounds to help us to address the health inequalities that many people from these backgrounds may face."

Manchester Evening News · Dec 9, 2022

'Fit and healthy' Leeds dad collapsed and died as he ran errand hours after seeing first scan of his baby

Paul Thompson, 49, had just been to the hospital with his wife Lisa when he had a brain haemorrhage

Leeds Live · Dec 8, 2022

Sick Manchester teen and life-saving sister among VIPs for Black Panther premiere

The Gorton teenagers are part of a campaign that encourages more people of Black heritage to donate blood

Manchester Evening News · Nov 20, 2022

Bristol laboratory runs first clinical trial which could 'revolutionise' treatments for people with blood disorders

Scientists say that if proved safe, manufactured blood cells could revolutionise treatments for people with blood disorders

Bristol Post · Nov 7, 2022

‘Lab-grown red blood cells transfused into person in a world first’

This could transform care, says consultant haematologist Cedric Ghevaert

Wales Online · Nov 7, 2022

New hope for sickle cell patients as UK trial of lab grown red blood cells begins

World first clinical test could be good news for people with rare blood groups and those who need frequent transfusions

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022

‘Lab-grown red blood cells transfused in to person in a world first’

These red blood cells would mean people who require regular long-term blood transfusions could need fewer transfusions in the future.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

Where you can donate blood and who is eligible as NHS stocks run critically low

NHS Blood and Transplant has issued its first-ever amber alert over low blood supplies in England - here's how you can help

Chronicle Live · Oct 14, 2022

Thousands of kind-hearted Brits rush to donate blood after amber alert on low stocks

The Mirror has launched a campaign to help recruit the tens of thousands of regular blood donors needed as the NHS recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic

Daily Mirror · Oct 13, 2022