YOUR BLOOD DONATION -
ENABLING OUR RESEARCH
To help us with our research and development we rely on members of the public to donate blood, which is used for research purposes. This is completely voluntary, and by donating blood you are:
- playing an in important part in helping scientists to develop new treatments and thereby improving human lives
- making a huge difference to drug discovery research
If you are interested and would like to donate a blood sample, or become a regular donor, then we would love to hear from you.
What’s involved?
Donating blood is very straightforward and takes just 15 minutes at our laboratories in Nottingham, based in the Innovation Building at BioCity on Pennyfoot Street, NG1 1GF. To become a blood donor, simply complete the enrolment form, and we will be in touch with you to arrange a convenient time.
As a thank you, you will receive an inconvenience allowance worth up to £40 as an Amazon voucher to offset your travel costs and time.
You cannot donate blood if you:
- are below 18 years of age or above 65 years of age
- weigh less than 50kg (110 pounds)
- have any medical problems such as cancer, heart conditions, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, anaemia, or any condition associated with blood loss than 50kg (110 pounds)
- have tested positive for AIDS/HIV, HTLV or Syphilis, Hepatitis B or C and any other blood borne infectious diseases (or believe you, or your partner, may have any of these conditions)
- have had an organ transplant or have undergone any surgical process in last 12 months
- have received blood, platelets, plasma or any other blood products as part of any treatment
- are pregnant or have recently given birth
- are on anti-depressants or taking psychotic drugs or medications