You can still give blood during the lockdown PEOPLE across South Wales are being asked to donate blood. Across South Wales and Rhondda Cynon Taf more than 1,250 blood donations and products are needed each month to provide care to patients at Prince Charles Hospital, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, University Hospital of Wales, Nevill Hall Hospital, Royal Gwent Hospital, and the Grange University Hospital. Donations are needed daily for a range of patients including mothers and babies during childbirth, cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, and patients involved in emergencies. One donation can save or improve the lives of up to three adults or six babies.
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One blood donation can save three adults or six premature babies THE coronavirus pandemic has affected many aspects of life, including an impact on blood donations. Currently only three per cent of the population donate blood. The blood service needs to collect 350 units every day to supply the 19 hospitals in Wales. Did you know that one blood donation could save three people or six premature babies?
Watch this video to find out about your blood type The Welsh Blood Service cannot accommodate walk-ins at the moment so appointments must be made. People can donate blood at Barry’s Memo Arts Centre - by appointment only – on the following days: