WHERE TO GIVE BLOOD IN SWINDON

Numerous NHS permanent donor venues as well as pop-up community venues across Swindon accept blood donations. The NHS requires 1.45 million units of blood annually to meet current demand, so donation centres are eager to welcome all eligible donors.

How does blood donation work?

A blood donation is taken from your arm and collected in a donation bag.

The appointment takes around an hour, including 10 to 15 minutes to donate, plus time to have a drink and a snack.

You can donate again if you want to, leaving at least 12 weeks between appointments for men and 16 weeks for women.

Who is eligible to donate blood?

Requirements include:

• be generally fit and well
• be aged between 17 and 65
• weigh between 7 stone 12 lbs (50kg) and 25 stone (158kg)
• have suitable veins (this will be checked these before you donate)
• meet all donor eligibility criteria (these will be checked this with you before you donate)

Donation venues in Swindon:

• The Pilgrim Centre

Address: Central Church, Regent Circus, Swindon, SN1 1PX

Find out more and book here.

• Swindon Town FC

Address: County Ground, County Road, Swindon, SN1 2ED

Find out more and book here.

• Pinetrees Community Centre

Address: County Ground, County Road, Swindon, SN1 2ED

Find out more and book here.