BHB Calls For Blood Donations Of All Types
The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Blood Donor Centre is asking people to donate blood, saying that “all blood types are needed.”
A spokesperson said, “Donors and potential donors are asked to call 236-5067 to make an appointment.
“If you are unsure about your blood type but are willing to donate, please contact the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre at [441] 236-5067 or blood.donor@bhb.bm, by WhatsApp at [441] 533-9553. Appointments are preferred, although walk-ins are accepted.
“The Bermuda Blood Donor Centre is located at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 2:30pm, and on Friday from 8:30am to 1pm. It is closed n weekends and public holidays.
“The Bermuda Blood Donor Centre team thanks the community for their kind assistance in ensuring they can continue to save lives.
“We also remind the public that the UK blood donation rule associated with Creutzfeld-Jakob disease [VCJD] in humans has been lifted making it possible for several who were previously ineligible, to donate. For more information visit https://bermudahospitals.bm/welcome-back-uk-blood-donation-rule-has-changed/.
“More information about blood donation is available online at bermudahospitals.bm/be-a-donor/.”
Is there a maximum age for anyone wanting to donate?
I believe the maximum age for blood donation is 75 years. Even if you are fit and healthy, at that age (and beyond) you need your blood for your own well-being ! Thanks to all the healthy donors …………