{"id":977,"date":"2023-02-23T11:44:50","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T11:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/?page_id=977"},"modified":"2023-10-05T09:41:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T09:41:39","slug":"donation-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/donation-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Blood Donation Rules UK | Donor Guidelines and Exclusions"},"content":{"rendered":"
As a rule, most people between the ages of 17 and 66 can give blood without donor restrictions.<\/p>\n
UK blood donation rules say you need a good level of general health and wellbeing<\/a> and weigh between 50 kg and 160 kg<\/strong> (7st 12lb – 25 stone).<\/p>\n Some blood donor restrictions apply to anyone over 70<\/strong> years old. Thus, some seniors would need to have given blood in the last two years if they want to continue donating.<\/p>\n The National Health Service has several recommendations. They say women should wait a period of 16 weeks (4 months) and men 12 weeks (3 months) between each offering.<\/p>\n Other restrictions apply to women who are under 20 years old, weigh less than 65 kg, or under 168cm tall. These females may need to have their blood volume estimated before they can give a blood donation.<\/p>\n The vast majority of the public in the United Kingdom are potentially able to give blood. But, some do get ruled out from donating. The principle reasons why you cannot give blood fall into two main categories:<\/p>\n The UK rules about giving blood are a requirement of European law. There are several expert committees who periodically review the evidence relating to blood donation<\/a> exclusions and deferrals.<\/p>\n They advise the British Government accordingly. For example, one of them is the advisory committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs<\/strong> (SaBTO).<\/p>\n Their advice relates most to the overriding safety of blood donors and patients.<\/p>\n This ensures the policies applied by the UK Blood Services get based on the best available scientific evidence.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The government announced a change to some of the blood donor restrictions for men who have sex with men.<\/p>\n Starting in the summer of 2021, men who are in a long-term relationship will be able to donate blood in England without having to wait three months.<\/p>\n You can contact the UK’s National Health Service Blood and Transplant<\/strong> for more information about religious perspectives. But, as a rule all the major religions in the United Kingdom support the principles of blood and organ donation.<\/p>\n They also agree that no one should ever get pressured into making a donation. It should always be a matter of personal choice.<\/p>\n How Do You Become a Blood Donor?<\/strong><\/p>\n As a rule, you can donate blood if you are between 17 and 66 years old, weigh over 50 kg<\/a> (7st 12lb) and you are generally in good health.<\/p>\n Those who are over 70 should have given blood in the previous two years if you want to continue donating blood.<\/p>\n Can You Donate Blood if You Have Diabetes?<\/strong><\/p>\n In fact, diabetics may donate blood providing they meet all other medical requirements<\/a>. Note that if you used bovine-derived insulin (from cows) before, this results in a deferral from blood donation.<\/p>\n\n
\nBlood Donor Guidelines<\/h2>\n
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\nBlood Donation UK Rules on Exclusions<\/h2>\n
You should NOT give blood or platelets if:<\/h3>\n
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\nYou should NOT give blood or platelets for 3 months after sex with:<\/h2>\n
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\nChanges to Blood Donation Rules<\/h2>\n
Religious Beliefs<\/h4>\n
ALSO IN THIS SECTION<\/h4>\n