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This is the official account of the blood service for England. We love reading your tweets and reply to them between 0700-2300 #GiveBlood

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Meet Aila, who will be one at the end of February and has already received 40 units of blood and platelets. She was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia when she was just 5 months old. Read her story here ➡️
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@netflix It’s just a little prick.
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OR.. we could just deport you. ✊🏽
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So, people keep asking - why do we need more black blood donors? Isn’t everyone’s blood the same? You’re racist! ISSA THREAD:
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“It’s a year since 2 blood transfusions saved my life after catastrophic blood loss when I gave birth to my daughter. “Without blood donors I wouldn’t be here to enjoy life with my baby girl.” Book an appointment to save the lives of people like Elly ➡️
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Meet Ruby, she is nearly 2 and has been receiving transfusions of O Negative blood every three weeks since she was six months old. Ruby has Pearson’s syndrome which is a ridiculously rare mitochondrial disorder. Stay strong, Ruby! Read her story here➡️
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mid-thread pause for a shout out to the O negative crew, the donors whose blood can go to anyone.
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This is amazing news! We've developed a new 'one bag' product that has been found to help people survive major trauma injuries. It combines red blood cells and plasma. We worked with @QMUL and @NHSBartsHealth on this study, read about it here ➡️
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of @CallMeCadet . He was extremely talented and wonderful to work with. Sending lots of love to his family and friends during this difficult time. RIP Cadet.
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In response to last night's tragic incident in #Manchester - we have all the blood required for hospital patients at the present time.
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"I became a donor after giving birth to my first daughter. I became more aware of being O negative." - Katie Anyone can receive red blood cells from O neg donors - that's why it's vital to maintain strong stocks. Please book your next appointment ➡️
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Black people are more likely to have a rare subgroup called Ro. Ten times more likely than a white person.
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“I gave my 100th donation and have already booked to go back for my 101st.” Join us in saying a huge well done to Lesley for a century of blood donations! Book your next appointment to #GiveBlood - we’re in particular need of more B negative donations ➡️
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Sickle cell disease mainly affects black people and requires regular transfusions. Sign up to save lives. #BlackHistoryMonth
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You’re somebody’s type. 🅾️🆎🅱️🅰️
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Victoria is a B negative donor and gave blood for the 50th time last week. She says: "It’s quick, easy, the people are lovely, it makes you feel good and importantly, free snacks!" Can you help? We're in particular need of more B negative donations ➡️
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"I gave birth a week ago to my beautiful baby boy Dylan 💙 "Unfortunately I had a retained placenta and lost 3 litres of blood. I received a transfusion in theatre. "I'm forever grateful to each and every person who donates blood, you're all heroes." #GiveBlood 🩸
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Everyone’s blood IS NOT the same, so you can stop calling us racist.
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O negative blood is vital because it can be given to anyone in emergencies. Jordana says: "Being O negative myself and knowing that I am a universal donor, I feel it is my duty to donate." Help us improve blood stocks by booking your next appointment ➡️
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We are not taking registrations due to a high response following last night’s events. We have all the blood required at the present time.
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"My family and I are eternally grateful to the selfless people who donated the blood and platelets that our boys received. Our little warriors simply wouldn’t be here today without these donations!" #GiveBlood
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And for blood transfusions to work, you need well matched blood groups.
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Blood can have more than 30 different types or blood groups. You’ve all heard of ABO, right? That’s one blood group. 🅰️🅱️🅾️🆎
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Blood groups are more or less common in different ethnic groups. So black people are more likely to have, say, B negative blood.
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First up - blood does the same thing for everyone’s body - it keeps you alive and saves lives. ISSA FACT!
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Our thoughts are with everyone affected in London. We have all the blood hospitals need and no urgent donations are required.
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It just means people from the same ethnic background are more likely to have the same blood groups.
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NOW this is where it gets really important, so please make sure to take notes and stop messing at the back.
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“My 12 year old son Charlie would like to thank everyone who donates blood. Here he is undergoing his 15th blood transfusion. "He has a rare blood disorder which makes it difficult for him to fight common viral or bacterial infections.” #GiveBlood 🩸➡️
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"Just over 4 years ago I gave birth to my absolute world Teddy. "It was a complicated birth and I needed 2 blood transfusions. "Thank you to those who give blood and save lives, you're the reason I'm here today able to live my life and share memories with my boy." #GiveBlood 🩸
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Do black people have ‘special’ blood? Are we being racist? Is race a social construct? 🙄 Let’s break it down.
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And you’ve heard of people being ‘positive’ or ‘negative’? That’s another blood group.
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However people generally know if they are white, Asian or black
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Got a resolution? Do something amazing and save or improve up to 3 lives in an hour.
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Following @BorisJohnson 's announcement, we can confirm that blood donation is essential travel under the category of "medical need and helping a vulnerable person" Blood donation saves lives. If you are fit and well, please #KeepDonating
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It’s not to say white or Asian people can’t be B negative, or that all black people are B negative.
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Blood stocks of O negative are very low. Your NHS urgently needs you this summer, O negative is the lifeblood of the emergency services. Saving 3 lives in 1 hour is amazing. Please book your appointment now by visiting
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“My little girl, Hope, received four blood transfusions whilst she was in the womb. Since being born she has received four more. “Without those who kindly donate their time and blood our little miracle wouldn't be here. We are so grateful." #GiveBlood
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“I had a postpartum hemorrhage and required several bags of blood and other blood products to save my life. "Today my son is 4 and I cannot thank all the blood donors enough. It's because of you I have been blessed with all these wonderful years with my son." #GiveBlood
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We’re in particular need of more O negative and B negative blood donations as stocks of both blood types have dropped. If you have either blood type, please help us this week and book an appointment for as soon as you can. Click here to book ➡️
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"This is my Dad who has donated his 100th unit today! "He had a hip fracture 12 weeks ago coming off his push bike. Today was also his first day back on the bike!" #GiveBlood
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🚨PREMIERE🚨 London rapper @AstarMusicUK releases his "most heartfelt and pain filled" song to date. Sharing his story of how life is battling with sickle cell and encouraging people to give blood. FULL VIDEO:
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We need more donors this summer to continue providing patients with life-saving treatment. If you're O positive, O negative, A positive, or B negative please book an appointment to donate as soon as possible. Find out more here -
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So if you are black, hospital patients NEED YOU to help save their lives because we just don’t have enough black donors.
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"My little grandson Ronnie was born early and needed a full transfusion. I can’t thank you all enough for donating as he’s now doing really well." - Louise #GiveBlood 🩸
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"Dad gave his 100th whole blood donation and confirmed his hero status! My sister and I went with him to give our 10th and 40th too. "If you don’t already donate, please sign up at . It’s quick, easy and you get free biscuits!" #GiveBlood
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“I try to encourage people to donate all the time as I believe it has been one of the most important things that I have ever done in my life.” We need more donors with A negative blood like Jacqueline to switch to platelet donation. Find out more ➡️
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It's Libra season! Level the scales and register to #giveblood ! http://t.co/qd054Lgs9T http://t.co/o5BKBpcp4t
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Blood donation saves lives, whatever your colour. You could save the life of someone of another colour and they could save yours.
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We will remember them. 🔴🔴🔴 🔴🔴🔴🔴 🔴🔴⚫🔴🔴 🔴🔴🔴🔴 🔴🔴🔴 🌿 🌿 🌿 🌿 #RemembranceSunday
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You get a card! You get a card! You get a card! #ENGCOL
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In response to last night's tragic incident in #Manchester - we have all the blood required for hospital patients at the present time.
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We urgently need more O+ O- A+ B+ blood and A- platelets to recover stock levels that we aim to keep above 6 days. You can walk in and donate at our fixed site donor centres, and we’ve added extra appointments next week. Find out where you can donate at
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We urgently need more O negative and B negative donations. To book a priority appointment please call 0300 123 23 23. Each donation saves up to three lives. Thank you to all our donors for your continued life-saving support. #GiveBlood 🩸
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O negative blood can be used to treat patients of all blood types and is especially important for saving lives in emergencies. We need more O negative donations to help boost blood stocks. To book a priority appointment please call 0300 123 23 23. #GiveBlood
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"My 63rd donation, on my 60th birthday." 🥳 #GiveBlood 🩸
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Committed blood donor @GemmaAnneStyles takes @LauraDoggett for her first donation and they discuss bullying and feeling trapped within the online media bubble. #AntiBullyingWeek #Date2Donate FULL VIDEO ➡️
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US: "WE NEED MORE BLOOD DONORS NOW" Also US: "The next appointment is in 3 months" OK, here are the facts!
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Best bit, you get biscuits and a cuppa after each and every donation.
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Today is International #MotherLanguageDay ! No matter how you say it, blood and organ donation saves lives.
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Well, most people don’t know they have Ro blood, unless they donate and we tell them.
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142 donations and counting! Here’s Frederick giving blood for the 142th time with our Southampton team last week. He gave his first pint of A negative back in 1956. Join us in thanking Frederick for the lives he will have saved by donating! #GiveBlood
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Inspired to by his stepson’s battle with sickle cell disease, @AFTV 's founder @ItsDonRobbie went to give blood with fellow presenter @TroopzAFC ! #Date2Donate
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Many people with sickle cell disease have Ro blood.
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Did you know: Donations from O- blood group are vital as they can be safely used in emergency situations #GiveBlood
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Excited that our joint proposal with @PlanUK for a drop of blood emoji is hitting keyboards soon! 😍😍
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New emojis approved in #emoji12 will come to operating systems (iOS, Android, Windows), apps (WhatsApp) and web platforms (Twitter, Facebook) throughout 2019. Appearance and release dates will vary by platform vendor.
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And black people are much more likely to have the Ro subgroup.
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Our new series #Date2Donate is coming your way Monday! 🙌 A brand new series following: @YasminEvans , @RizzleKicks , @Remel_London , @kelechnekoff , @TheMacTwins , @ameliadimz , @Callmecadet , @miquitaoliver , @CassieBlonde , @andisn16 , @Katy_90s as they give blood & save lives.
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We urgently need B neg donors to give blood now. Please call 0300 123 2323 and we will try to find you an appointment http://t.co/yV4pboeRvr
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Hands up if you've given blood in 2020! 🙋‍♀️🩸 Thank you to all our amazing donors for your continued support during the pandemic. ❤️
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That means we need more Ro blood to help the growing number of patients with sickle cell disease.
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"My dad donated his 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th pint today. He’s been donating since he was 17, he was 65 in February." #GiveBlood
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And if you are black, please register as a new donor – more and more ill people need your help every day.
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What is sickle cell disease? It’s a serious, life threatening genetic condition, that is more common in black people.
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If you keep getting transfusions, and blood is not very well matched, your body will develop resistance to the transfusions.
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It just doesn’t work if we say we need Ro donors, because then you’ll say, What the heck is Ro?!
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Blood donation is essential travel. Please keep donating as normal. And thank you for saving lives. #coronavirus
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The recent freezing weather has meant we’ve not collected as much blood as we need for patients. We’re putting on some extra sessions over the next week. Visit to see where you can donate.
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"Eva was born safely but it was soon noticed that she was very pale and her breathing wasn’t right. "After the transfusions she looked much better and had colour back in her cheeks. Eva is now 7 months old and doing really well. Thank you for saving my little girl." #giveblood
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Today we’ve issued an alert on blood stocks and have asked hospitals to put measures in place to ensure that blood remains available for those in greatest need. If you are O positive or O negative please make an appointment as soon as you can. Read more:
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On average, 5,000 donations are needed every day. Due to national strike action today and tomorrow (18th & 19th), some of our blood donation sessions will be affected. We appreciate this may be frustrating. Click the link for live session updates ➡️
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We have all the blood required at present. Please be mindful of sharing inaccurate messages during this difficult time.
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BOTTOM LINE, FINALLY, IT’S COMING.
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"My daughter Caitlin during her 1st ever donation session .... hopefully many more to come 🤩" #GiveBlood
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BBC just called to say we are PROBABLY going to be named social media personality of the year but we would have to agree to an interview and a major photo shoot. We said probably is no good and took a pass. Thanks anyway!
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RETWEET for Penguin LIKE for Club #GiveBlood
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Are you B- or O-? We urgently need your help. Please Text HELP to 62323 to book an appointment! http://t.co/EEvwaCT5gm
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People with sickle cell disease develop sickle-shaped blood cells that can’t circulate around their body.
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"Thank you to every single person who donates. My little boy, Eddie, has transfusions every month due to a genetic blood disorder called Diamond Blackfan Anaemia. "Your blood keeps him being the happiest little one year old with biggest love of life ❤️" #GiveBlood
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mid-thread break for the nerds – here’s some proper Brian Cox science on Ro
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#RIPCadet Keep smiling.
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"When having my son I found out I was O neg so as soon as I could donate I started. "And now today I donated my 50th! Thanks to all the staff today as at the start my vein wasn't playing nicely but Paul with his magic touch was all good. Here's to the next 50. 🌈❤🙂" - Nicola
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Many people with sickle cell disease need regular blood transfusions of healthy blood to stay alive.
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A dad has donated convalescent plasma 8 times after his daughter died from the virus. “If I can help one person by donating my blood plasma, that’s more than enough. “I don’t want anybody else to go through the terrible ordeal that we went through."
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It’s #WorldKindnessDay ! Give Blood. Give Back.
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This means that you may not be able to receive blood safely or the transfusions might not work very well. Not a good look.
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Coronavirus tests are not done with blood. There is no evidence coronaviruses can be passed on through blood donation. Donors are unpaid heroes who do it to help others. If you think you might be ill, follow EXPERT advice – not scaremongering – and go to NHS 111 online.
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CURRENT BLOOD STOCK LEVELS as of 8am APRIL 14, 2020 Thank you to all of our donors! ❤️💙
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