I used to , even got a little badge once . last twice I went I filled in the form listing what medication I was taking , was told "that isn’t even on our list ,sorry we cant take it " ■■ would happily have continued giving it though . as for anyone not liking needles etc I must admit I was rather worried the first time I went but it really isn’t a big deal . try it ! even if its only the once you may do someone some good .
I give blood , ever donation is tested for imperfections, they take a small sample for testing when they take your blood , that’s what all the bar codes are for…tey ask the questions about health & ■■■■■■ activities to limit the cost & time wasted on testing every tom ■■■■ or harry that wants to give blood , some people think because you give blood then your fit as a fiddle , not the case , the blood service are under no obligation to inform you of any issues, diseases etc you may have , blood is screened based on a bar code , no good , batch destroyed , its possible the next time you go they may say you can no longer donate & to see a doctor but very rarely as this would worry people , most of the time you give as long as you’ve answered the questions correctly , its mainly just to save time & money for the service…
I don’t think that’s quite correct. My former house mate gave blood regularly. He was contacted by letter advising him to consult a doctor based on the results of his last donation. Turned out he had some case of galloping knob rot or other.
The sink test (capillary tube taken and tested prior to your donation) is merely to establish if you have sufficient iron to replace the donated blood in a reasonable time.
I used to, until I turned up for a session about 15 years ago, having taken an unpaid afternoon off work to donate and was told that I couldn’t go back to work for 24 hours after donating. At this point I had donated 11 times. I said that I would be perfectly fine to return to work afterwards but the supercilious old battleaxe wouldn’t listen so I thought “Well ■■■■■■■■ to you then” and I never went back again.
^ some of then have all the attitude don’t they?
I’d of just done what you normally did after donating. Bigger what they say I know how I am after donating better than anyone
Harry Monk:
I used to, until I turned up for a session about 15 years ago, having taken an unpaid afternoon off work to donate and was told that I couldn’t go back to work for 24 hours after donating. At this point I had donated 11 times. I said that I would be perfectly fine to return to work afterwards but the supercilious old battleaxe wouldn’t listen so I thought “Well ■■■■■■■■ to you then” and I never went back again.
They now have certain occupations (HGV/PSV driver, airline pilot) where they will only accept a donation ‘at the end of your shift’ i.e., not at work until tomorrow. Don’t know when it came in, pretty sure it was the case when I started donating in 2000.
You can of course tell them you are off work, it’s only if something goes wrong when they will cover their backs.
Personally, I tend to donate quickly, so I have to take it easy after. Had giddy spells on a few occasions - don’t half feel a burke when you’re lying there as others with a much slighter build than you just waltz in and out 
Yep. Rare blood type AB- . So not actually in that much demand, but still donate when I can and carry the card so if I’m in an accident, they can see what blood type I am.
I’m O- so i get phone calls and letters every 4 months to donate, I’m currently not able to donate as I’ve been having a tattoo done over the last few months and I’ve got a sitting on the 14th so it’ll be another 4 months till I can give again
I would like to donate more often but,I come up against the "Are you driving or operating heavy machinery"that puts the kybosh on it sadly.