Nottingham Post published Pre-Christmas push on blood donation in Nottingham

Nottingham residents are being urged to give blood before Christmas, a typically busy time of year for health services.Red blood cells have a shelf life of just 35 days and the NHS Blood and Transplant Service is always on the lookout for new donors.Amanda Eccles, senior marketing coordinator, said: "We know it is a busy time of year and will only get busier as the festive season approaches. That's why we're urging our donors to book an appointment to give blood before Christmas, if they...