JCI Cambridge is supporting the blood donor service in 2012 and you can join us by just giving up a little of your time to donate some of your blood!

Blood is something we all expect to be there for us when we need it, but surprisingly only 4% of us give blood. Many people would not be alive today if it wasn't for the generosity of blood donors.

• The NHS needs 7000 units of donated blood daily
• One donation is broken down into three live saving products
• Donations are used to replace blood loss after accidents, childbirth or surgery and to treat people with blood disorders and those undergoing cancer treatment
• Most people are eligible to give blood, you just need to be aged 17 to 65 (for a first time donor), weigh over 7 stone 12 (50kgs) and be in generally good health

So why not book your appointment today for this upcoming session with the mini Bloodmobile visiting Mott McDonald in Cambridge?

Date:  Tuesday 6th March

Time:  Between 9.45am to 12.35pm & 2.25 - 4.55pm

Where:  Situated in the Car Park, Demeter House, Station Road

Contact:  BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – Please call the NBS on 0300 123 23 23 quoting postcode CB1 2RS

Can I give blood?

Most people can give blood, but you should not donate if:

• You have a chesty cough, sore throat, cold sore or you are at the beginning of a cold
• You are taking antibiotics
• You are pregnant, or have had a baby in the last 6 months
• You have had complicated work on your teeth or an extraction in the last 7 days; had a filling, scale or polish in the last 24hrs
• You have received blood, or think you may have received blood, since 1^st January 1980
• You are currently awaiting results for any tests undertaken by your healthcare provider.

In the last four months you have:

• Had a tattoo, skin piercing or semi-permanent make up
• Had acupuncture, unless this was done by the NHS or you have the appropriate certificate of accreditation

In the last six months you have:

• Visited a malarial area

You can visit the blood service website www.blood.co.uk for general information or details of other sessions in the area.