Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service

Here's a quick fact on blood donation but for lots more information on donor eligibility have a look at our website www.nibts.org

Please note, there are no blood donation sessions on Monday.

We may be closed on Monday but there are plenty of other blood donation venues to visit next week.

There are a number of questions about blood donation that we are regularly asked, hopefully this album will answer most of them.

Another great poem that we wanted to share, we love receiving these as they get our message across so well!

If there is a local blood donation session in your area, just call in - you don't need to be registered beforehand.

Please note the details of our Banbridge donation session, it's a different venue today.

Another important blood donation fact but there is lots more information on donor eligibility available on our website www.nibts.org

Please note the change of location for the blood donation session in Banbridge - for today only.

Banbridge blood donation session - change of location: WEDNESDAY 22ND AUGUST ONLY Banbridge Academy, Lurgan Road 1.30pm-4pm & 5.15pm-8pm THURSDAY 23RD AUGUST (as planned) Methodist Church Hall, Banbridge, 1.30pm-4pm & 5.15pm-8pm... #givebloodsavelives
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Please give blood, save lives at one of today's blood donation sessions.

Good news stories provide great inspiration for donating blood. Check out our website to read more about how your blood donation can really make a difference.

These are today's blood donation sessions, don't forget that your single donation can help save three patients.

We have shared this fact before but it's just too good not to do so again!

A fantastic poem with a strong message that we received from Lorraine, a great encouragement to donate blood.

Have a look at our list of next week's blood donation sessions, if there is one in your area we would love to see you.

Another quick donation fact, for more information have a look at our website http://www.nibts.hscni.net/donating-blood /can-i-donate/

Please note, our donation session at Waterside Methodist Church tomorrow has been postponed. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Yesterday was my first time & it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience , from the initial phone call to a lovely lady at reception , through the induction & the staff who looked after me during the whole process. If all works out I hope to be back again soon.

Went today for the first time and they where lovely am used to giving in England and it is different but service was brill they sit with u while u give blood �� suits me so much as a so scared of needles so it was a plus for me! See yous in 12-16 weeks � X X X give blood people it's save life's ��

Staff are really down to earth and friendly making you feel relaxed. So easy to donate, you get to lie down and the actual donation only takes about 10mins. Even get a wee cuppa after and biccies!

Since I am able to donate platelets I am going there once a month. The whole process is painless and you get well looked after by the brilliant staff working there. If you're not already donating then you should take a bit of time off to do so, you will help someone who needs it.

No need to worry your well looked after and you get a wee cup of tea or coffee afterwards.

If you've never done it and are able please give it a go.

I’m a Platelets donor and have visited here every 4 weeks roughly for the past few years, Staff are friendly and welcoming and reassuring if you have any concerns, I encourage any to call in whether it’s for Blood or Platelets �

It's that cliché...who knows if we maybe might need blood if we are going to be an accident or worse a family member. It costs absolutely NOTHING!!As a nurse commented when I give platelets...this stuff is pure GOLD. Giving Blood or platelets is a brilliant thing to do. It costs nothing but money can't buy this blood or the platelets. The staff are really brilliant as well. Very warm friendly welcoming. Its a pleasure to do this every month. � What are you waiting for? I promise it will give you a massive Buzz

I just want to say a massive THANK-YOU to everyone who takes the time to donate blood. I needed 4 transfusions a few days ago and wouldn't be here without you all so for that I'll be eternally grateful.



For those of you that don't donate, please check out your nearest session and get yourself down there. You never know when family or friends might need it.

I donated for the first time today when the mobile truck came to my work. The staff were fantastic and put me at ease. I felt a bit light headed afterwards and again the staff were brilliant looking after me, thank you! Will definitely donate again!

I came up from Meath on Monday to Belfast. Staff were very friendly, as I travelled up I had people with me and they waited in waiting area. They also say the staff were very friendly and they didn't feel like they were in the way. My little boy was even given juice and biscuits. I will definitely be making the trip again even if it is only when you are in Newry, cause at the end of the day an 1- 1.5 hours trip is nothing compared to someone life.

I am 0 negative and am more than happy to donate my blood The medical staff are great, look after you during the session. You rest up while they take your blood, it doesn't take long and you get to rest after and you get a cup of tea. So register today. You just might save a life!

Great place for a pint lol.

We Need more to give as there's always a need for blood and only a small percentage of Northern Ireland people give blood.

So weather it's your first time or your old hand in giving blood the staff will always make you feel welcome relaxed and give you as much information as you require. Thumbs up to the Northern Ireland blood transfusion service �

Great job all these people do �

Giving Blood in the past was more of a Chore as you attended your local Town Hall or Liesure ctr . Just 3 times Each year ..you picked a No ...Waited to be called ...singed in ...waited Again to be called then Asked to laydown on Flat Popup Beds....Get a cup of Juice or a Tea then go home ....Now Give Platelets ..arrive fill out Form ...get TAKEN in showed to a comfy seat ...spoken to by some Brilliant & Professinal ppl then hooked up to Machine ...and it all begins ...Free Wi-Fi.....Daytime TV ....Tea and Treats on Tap ....its a Great Experince and now I've reached the 40+Donations group ....it makes it all the more Worth While

Fantastic staff. Really helpful and friendly, and they spoil you with treats if you're a platelet donor

Donated my blood for the first time today in Ballymoney. Have met some amazing people. Staff made me feel comfortable and relaxed!

Attended the Ballycrochan Presbyterian hall unit this evening in Bangor. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly, both the staff as well as all those attending. As good as painless, and no ill side effects for me, not even the expected dizziness. Free drinks and biscuits after, all so communal and warm. The lady serving the free drinks even double checked if all was okay as I put my coat on to leave. Highly recommend it, and it is all for a very good cause!

Attended Wesley Centenary session on 22nd March. Brought my 9 year old son & he was made to feel a part of the donation just as much as me. Everything that was going on was explained to him. Even got to touch my bag of blood at end. He's not squeamish! Came away with a bandage to practice on his teddy....which he did as soon as we were home!

Went to a last minute changed location tonight in Downpatrick, the (RGU) and as usual the staff were excellent as were the facilities. I recommend you consider this as a new venue as it is more modern and parking is excellent which may appeal to more people in the area to donate.

Yesterday was my first time & it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience , from the initial phone call to a lovely lady at reception , through the induction & the staff who looked after me during the whole process. If all works out I hope to be back again soon.

Went today for the first time and they where lovely am used to giving in England and it is different but service was brill they sit with u while u give blood �� suits me so much as a so scared of needles so it was a plus for me! See yous in 12-16 weeks � X X X give blood people it's save life's ��

Staff are really down to earth and friendly making you feel relaxed. So easy to donate, you get to lie down and the actual donation only takes about 10mins. Even get a wee cuppa after and biccies!

Since I am able to donate platelets I am going there once a month. The whole process is painless and you get well looked after by the brilliant staff working there. If you're not already donating then you should take a bit of time off to do so, you will help someone who needs it.

No need to worry your well looked after and you get a wee cup of tea or coffee afterwards.

If you've never done it and are able please give it a go.

I’m a Platelets donor and have visited here every 4 weeks roughly for the past few years, Staff are friendly and welcoming and reassuring if you have any concerns, I encourage any to call in whether it’s for Blood or Platelets �

It's that cliché...who knows if we maybe might need blood if we are going to be an accident or worse a family member. It costs absolutely NOTHING!!As a nurse commented when I give platelets...this stuff is pure GOLD. Giving Blood or platelets is a brilliant thing to do. It costs nothing but money can't buy this blood or the platelets. The staff are really brilliant as well. Very warm friendly welcoming. Its a pleasure to do this every month. � What are you waiting for? I promise it will give you a massive Buzz

I just want to say a massive THANK-YOU to everyone who takes the time to donate blood. I needed 4 transfusions a few days ago and wouldn't be here without you all so for that I'll be eternally grateful.



For those of you that don't donate, please check out your nearest session and get yourself down there. You never know when family or friends might need it.

I donated for the first time today when the mobile truck came to my work. The staff were fantastic and put me at ease. I felt a bit light headed afterwards and again the staff were brilliant looking after me, thank you! Will definitely donate again!

I came up from Meath on Monday to Belfast. Staff were very friendly, as I travelled up I had people with me and they waited in waiting area. They also say the staff were very friendly and they didn't feel like they were in the way. My little boy was even given juice and biscuits. I will definitely be making the trip again even if it is only when you are in Newry, cause at the end of the day an 1- 1.5 hours trip is nothing compared to someone life.

I am 0 negative and am more than happy to donate my blood The medical staff are great, look after you during the session. You rest up while they take your blood, it doesn't take long and you get to rest after and you get a cup of tea. So register today. You just might save a life!

Great place for a pint lol.

We Need more to give as there's always a need for blood and only a small percentage of Northern Ireland people give blood.

So weather it's your first time or your old hand in giving blood the staff will always make you feel welcome relaxed and give you as much information as you require. Thumbs up to the Northern Ireland blood transfusion service �

Great job all these people do �

Giving Blood in the past was more of a Chore as you attended your local Town Hall or Liesure ctr . Just 3 times Each year ..you picked a No ...Waited to be called ...singed in ...waited Again to be called then Asked to laydown on Flat Popup Beds....Get a cup of Juice or a Tea then go home ....Now Give Platelets ..arrive fill out Form ...get TAKEN in showed to a comfy seat ...spoken to by some Brilliant & Professinal ppl then hooked up to Machine ...and it all begins ...Free Wi-Fi.....Daytime TV ....Tea and Treats on Tap ....its a Great Experince and now I've reached the 40+Donations group ....it makes it all the more Worth While

Fantastic staff. Really helpful and friendly, and they spoil you with treats if you're a platelet donor

Donated my blood for the first time today in Ballymoney. Have met some amazing people. Staff made me feel comfortable and relaxed!

Attended the Ballycrochan Presbyterian hall unit this evening in Bangor. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly, both the staff as well as all those attending. As good as painless, and no ill side effects for me, not even the expected dizziness. Free drinks and biscuits after, all so communal and warm. The lady serving the free drinks even double checked if all was okay as I put my coat on to leave. Highly recommend it, and it is all for a very good cause!

Attended Wesley Centenary session on 22nd March. Brought my 9 year old son & he was made to feel a part of the donation just as much as me. Everything that was going on was explained to him. Even got to touch my bag of blood at end. He's not squeamish! Came away with a bandage to practice on his teddy....which he did as soon as we were home!

Went to a last minute changed location tonight in Downpatrick, the (RGU) and as usual the staff were excellent as were the facilities. I recommend you consider this as a new venue as it is more modern and parking is excellent which may appeal to more people in the area to donate.

Yesterday was my first time & it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience , from the initial phone call to a lovely lady at reception , through the induction & the staff who looked after me during the whole process. If all works out I hope to be back again soon.

Went today for the first time and they where lovely am used to giving in England and it is different but service was brill they sit with u while u give blood �� suits me so much as a so scared of needles so it was a plus for me! See yous in 12-16 weeks � X X X give blood people it's save life's ��

Staff are really down to earth and friendly making you feel relaxed. So easy to donate, you get to lie down and the actual donation only takes about 10mins. Even get a wee cuppa after and biccies!

Since I am able to donate platelets I am going there once a month. The whole process is painless and you get well looked after by the brilliant staff working there. If you're not already donating then you should take a bit of time off to do so, you will help someone who needs it.

No need to worry your well looked after and you get a wee cup of tea or coffee afterwards.

If you've never done it and are able please give it a go.

I’m a Platelets donor and have visited here every 4 weeks roughly for the past few years, Staff are friendly and welcoming and reassuring if you have any concerns, I encourage any to call in whether it’s for Blood or Platelets �

It's that cliché...who knows if we maybe might need blood if we are going to be an accident or worse a family member. It costs absolutely NOTHING!!As a nurse commented when I give platelets...this stuff is pure GOLD. Giving Blood or platelets is a brilliant thing to do. It costs nothing but money can't buy this blood or the platelets. The staff are really brilliant as well. Very warm friendly welcoming. Its a pleasure to do this every month. � What are you waiting for? I promise it will give you a massive Buzz

I just want to say a massive THANK-YOU to everyone who takes the time to donate blood. I needed 4 transfusions a few days ago and wouldn't be here without you all so for that I'll be eternally grateful.



For those of you that don't donate, please check out your nearest session and get yourself down there. You never know when family or friends might need it.

I donated for the first time today when the mobile truck came to my work. The staff were fantastic and put me at ease. I felt a bit light headed afterwards and again the staff were brilliant looking after me, thank you! Will definitely donate again!

I came up from Meath on Monday to Belfast. Staff were very friendly, as I travelled up I had people with me and they waited in waiting area. They also say the staff were very friendly and they didn't feel like they were in the way. My little boy was even given juice and biscuits. I will definitely be making the trip again even if it is only when you are in Newry, cause at the end of the day an 1- 1.5 hours trip is nothing compared to someone life.

I am 0 negative and am more than happy to donate my blood The medical staff are great, look after you during the session. You rest up while they take your blood, it doesn't take long and you get to rest after and you get a cup of tea. So register today. You just might save a life!

Great place for a pint lol.

We Need more to give as there's always a need for blood and only a small percentage of Northern Ireland people give blood.

So weather it's your first time or your old hand in giving blood the staff will always make you feel welcome relaxed and give you as much information as you require. Thumbs up to the Northern Ireland blood transfusion service �

Great job all these people do �

Giving Blood in the past was more of a Chore as you attended your local Town Hall or Liesure ctr . Just 3 times Each year ..you picked a No ...Waited to be called ...singed in ...waited Again to be called then Asked to laydown on Flat Popup Beds....Get a cup of Juice or a Tea then go home ....Now Give Platelets ..arrive fill out Form ...get TAKEN in showed to a comfy seat ...spoken to by some Brilliant & Professinal ppl then hooked up to Machine ...and it all begins ...Free Wi-Fi.....Daytime TV ....Tea and Treats on Tap ....its a Great Experince and now I've reached the 40+Donations group ....it makes it all the more Worth While

Fantastic staff. Really helpful and friendly, and they spoil you with treats if you're a platelet donor

Donated my blood for the first time today in Ballymoney. Have met some amazing people. Staff made me feel comfortable and relaxed!

Attended the Ballycrochan Presbyterian hall unit this evening in Bangor. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly, both the staff as well as all those attending. As good as painless, and no ill side effects for me, not even the expected dizziness. Free drinks and biscuits after, all so communal and warm. The lady serving the free drinks even double checked if all was okay as I put my coat on to leave. Highly recommend it, and it is all for a very good cause!

Attended Wesley Centenary session on 22nd March. Brought my 9 year old son & he was made to feel a part of the donation just as much as me. Everything that was going on was explained to him. Even got to touch my bag of blood at end. He's not squeamish! Came away with a bandage to practice on his teddy....which he did as soon as we were home!

Went to a last minute changed location tonight in Downpatrick, the (RGU) and as usual the staff were excellent as were the facilities. I recommend you consider this as a new venue as it is more modern and parking is excellent which may appeal to more people in the area to donate.

Yesterday was my first time & it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience , from the initial phone call to a lovely lady at reception , through the induction & the staff who looked after me during the whole process. If all works out I hope to be back again soon.

Went today for the first time and they where lovely am used to giving in England and it is different but service was brill they sit with u while u give blood �� suits me so much as a so scared of needles so it was a plus for me! See yous in 12-16 weeks � X X X give blood people it's save life's ��

Staff are really down to earth and friendly making you feel relaxed. So easy to donate, you get to lie down and the actual donation only takes about 10mins. Even get a wee cuppa after and biccies!

Since I am able to donate platelets I am going there once a month. The whole process is painless and you get well looked after by the brilliant staff working there. If you're not already donating then you should take a bit of time off to do so, you will help someone who needs it.

No need to worry your well looked after and you get a wee cup of tea or coffee afterwards.

If you've never done it and are able please give it a go.

I’m a Platelets donor and have visited here every 4 weeks roughly for the past few years, Staff are friendly and welcoming and reassuring if you have any concerns, I encourage any to call in whether it’s for Blood or Platelets �

It's that cliché...who knows if we maybe might need blood if we are going to be an accident or worse a family member. It costs absolutely NOTHING!!As a nurse commented when I give platelets...this stuff is pure GOLD. Giving Blood or platelets is a brilliant thing to do. It costs nothing but money can't buy this blood or the platelets. The staff are really brilliant as well. Very warm friendly welcoming. Its a pleasure to do this every month. � What are you waiting for? I promise it will give you a massive Buzz

I just want to say a massive THANK-YOU to everyone who takes the time to donate blood. I needed 4 transfusions a few days ago and wouldn't be here without you all so for that I'll be eternally grateful.



For those of you that don't donate, please check out your nearest session and get yourself down there. You never know when family or friends might need it.

I donated for the first time today when the mobile truck came to my work. The staff were fantastic and put me at ease. I felt a bit light headed afterwards and again the staff were brilliant looking after me, thank you! Will definitely donate again!

I came up from Meath on Monday to Belfast. Staff were very friendly, as I travelled up I had people with me and they waited in waiting area. They also say the staff were very friendly and they didn't feel like they were in the way. My little boy was even given juice and biscuits. I will definitely be making the trip again even if it is only when you are in Newry, cause at the end of the day an 1- 1.5 hours trip is nothing compared to someone life.

I am 0 negative and am more than happy to donate my blood The medical staff are great, look after you during the session. You rest up while they take your blood, it doesn't take long and you get to rest after and you get a cup of tea. So register today. You just might save a life!

Great place for a pint lol.

We Need more to give as there's always a need for blood and only a small percentage of Northern Ireland people give blood.

So weather it's your first time or your old hand in giving blood the staff will always make you feel welcome relaxed and give you as much information as you require. Thumbs up to the Northern Ireland blood transfusion service �

Great job all these people do �

Giving Blood in the past was more of a Chore as you attended your local Town Hall or Liesure ctr . Just 3 times Each year ..you picked a No ...Waited to be called ...singed in ...waited Again to be called then Asked to laydown on Flat Popup Beds....Get a cup of Juice or a Tea then go home ....Now Give Platelets ..arrive fill out Form ...get TAKEN in showed to a comfy seat ...spoken to by some Brilliant & Professinal ppl then hooked up to Machine ...and it all begins ...Free Wi-Fi.....Daytime TV ....Tea and Treats on Tap ....its a Great Experince and now I've reached the 40+Donations group ....it makes it all the more Worth While

Fantastic staff. Really helpful and friendly, and they spoil you with treats if you're a platelet donor

Donated my blood for the first time today in Ballymoney. Have met some amazing people. Staff made me feel comfortable and relaxed!

Attended the Ballycrochan Presbyterian hall unit this evening in Bangor. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly, both the staff as well as all those attending. As good as painless, and no ill side effects for me, not even the expected dizziness. Free drinks and biscuits after, all so communal and warm. The lady serving the free drinks even double checked if all was okay as I put my coat on to leave. Highly recommend it, and it is all for a very good cause!

Attended Wesley Centenary session on 22nd March. Brought my 9 year old son & he was made to feel a part of the donation just as much as me. Everything that was going on was explained to him. Even got to touch my bag of blood at end. He's not squeamish! Came away with a bandage to practice on his teddy....which he did as soon as we were home!

Went to a last minute changed location tonight in Downpatrick, the (RGU) and as usual the staff were excellent as were the facilities. I recommend you consider this as a new venue as it is more modern and parking is excellent which may appeal to more people in the area to donate.