When did you last give blood?

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Maclennane Aug 2019 3:47pm, 14 Aug 2019 21,206 posts	0 Maclennane The distribution seems to be getting quicker, too. 8 days to the alert this time.
Peregrinator Aug 2019 8:28am, 15 Aug 2019 49 posts	0 Peregrinator Hadn't thought to look at that. My last (June) was issued in seven days. May depend on stocks and types, but I think there is evidence that aged blood can be a problem
HappyG(rrr) Aug 2019 9:55am, 16 Aug 2019 32,201 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) I've been told that they need a lot less blood than they used to. More efficient in using it than previously. Our appointment system (ScotBlood) works really well. I was initially sceptical (I liked just dropping in) but it works fine here. G
TomahawkMike Aug 2019 10:06am, 16 Aug 2019 2,207 posts	0 TomahawkMike I still have the letter asking me kindly not to attend again as I kept fainting. Pathetic with needles even if lying down.
Maclennane Aug 2019 10:26am, 16 Aug 2019 21,208 posts	0 Maclennane I was told, rather bitterly, by the nurse at the closing blood mobile, that they didn't need as much blod these days, but I'm always getting messages that stocks are low. It might be cos my blood goes to ickle babies.
LindsD Aug 2019 10:48am, 16 Aug 2019 28,955 posts	0 LindsD I've booked an appointment at the end of October. It's a month after my half, so should be OK.
Mandymoo Aug 2019 12:03pm, 16 Aug 2019 8,800 posts	0 Mandymoo Due to give Monday and hoping that I can now with my new meds
Sigh Aug 2019 3:52pm, 18 Aug 2019 4,315 posts	0 Sigh
Peregrinator Aug 2019 5:08pm, 18 Aug 2019 60 posts	0 Peregrinator Sigh: Good Work!
Sigh Aug 2019 5:53pm, 18 Aug 2019 4,316 posts	0 Sigh Thanks!