NHS backtracks on Brexit pause in Dover blood donations

The director of blood donation said the cancellations, since overturned, would have no effect on blood stocks.Health officials have been forced into a U-turn over a decision to cancel blood donation sessions in Dover and Folkestone around Brexit day.NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) said earlier on Tuesday it was cancelling sessions for two weeks before and six weeks after the date the UK leaves the EU owing to fears of disruption on the roads in the event of no exit deal.