Where can I give blood in Northern Ireland?

Scheduled Donation Sessions

  • Glengormley, Trinity Reformed Pres Ch Hall 560 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, BT36 5BU.
  • Bangor, St Andrew’s Church Hall Clandeboye Road, Bangor, , BT20 3JW.
  • Ballynahinch, Baptist Church Hall 24 Lisburn Road, Ballynahinch, , BT24 8BL.

Who Cannot do blood donation?

You must be in good health at the time you donate. You cannot donate if you have a cold, flu, sore throat, cold sore, stomach bug or any other infection. If you have recently had a tattoo or body piercing you cannot donate for 6 months from the date of the procedure.

Who is qualified to donate a blood?

Weight: At least 110 lbs (50 kg). Blood volume collected will depend mainly on you body weight. Pulse rate: Between 60 and 100 beats/minute with regular rhythm. Blood pressure: Between 90 and 160 systolic and 60 and 100 diastolic.

How do I book a blood donation appointment in Northern Ireland?

Call 08085 534 653 (10am-4.30pm) today to book an appointment.

How many blood donors are there in Northern Ireland?

It is an independent, Special Agency of the Department of Health and is responsible for the collection, testing and distribution of over 55,000 blood donations each year. The Service operates three mobile units at nearly 180 locations throughout the province.

Can you donate blood if you have high blood pressure?

You can donate as long as you feel well when you come to donate, and your blood pressure is below 180 systolic (first number) and below 100 diastolic (second number) at the time of donation. Medications for high blood pressure do not disqualify you from donating.

Can family members give blood to each other?

Directed donation (for a family member or friend) Donating blood for a family member, friend, or other specified patient is called directed donation. This can be done at any blood donation center, but you should call ahead to check requirements and schedule the donation.

Who can donate blood in Ireland?

To become a blood donor you must be in good health, between 18 and 65 years of age and weigh at least 50kgs (7st 12lbs). You can donate every 90 days. When you volunteer to give blood, you will be asked to register your details with the IBTS and to fill in a health and lifestyle questionaire.

Can I donate blood if I take blood pressure medication?

Medications for high blood pressure do not disqualify you from donating. Acceptable as long as you feel well when you come to donate, and your blood pressure is at least 90/50 (systolic/diastolic). Wait for 3 months after receiving a blood transfusion from another person in the United States.