This week, we have made an urgent appeal for O negative donors to give blood.
The call follows a request for help from NHS Blood and Transplant, who have warned of a national shortage of the universal blood type. If this shortage continues, it could affect our ability to carry blood on board all our vehicles.
Adam Panter, our Chief Operating Officer, said:
“When someone is bleeding heavily and time is of the essence, our crew can give them the blood they so desperately need, right at the scene. Last year, we gave blood to 96 critically ill or injured patients across the community we serve. That’s almost two patients a week.
“But we can’t perform this lifesaving intervention without those who donate blood in the first place. If you’re O negative and able to give blood, please do so. You could help save a life.”
If you’re O negative and able to give blood, please do so. You could help save a life
