The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is calling for donors to make appointments to give blood over the festive season to meet the demand of 10,000 appointments needed in the next three weeks. The service is importing additional blood supplies and scheduling extra clinics to support Irish hospitals. Donors are urged to keep their appointments, as ‘no shows’ and cancellations have been a problem. The IBTS is appealing to new donors, especially younger people and those of African heritage, to consider becoming blood donors. Clinic information can be found on www.giveblood.ie for those interested in contributing to this life-saving cause.
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Appeal for blood donations over Christmas and New Year
