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Air Ambulance makes urgent call for blood donors amid national shortage




Thames Valley Air Ambulance has made an urgent appeal for O-negative donors to give blood.

The call follows a request for help from NHS Blood and Transplant, which has warned of a national shortage of the universal blood type.

Demand for the universal blood type is urgent. Stock image
Demand for the universal blood type is urgent. Stock image

If this shortage continues, it could affect TVAA’s ability to carry blood on board all its vehicles.

Chief operating officer at TVAA Adam Panter 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.”

Please visit www.nhsbt.nhs.uk to book an appointment through NHS Blood Donation.

And visit www.tvairambulance.org.uk/support-us to find out more about how you can support your local air ambulance charity.



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