'The last number of weeks have been very challenging for us.'
They are currently only operating for three days across all blood groups.IBTS Director of Donor Services and Logistics Paul McKinney said: “The last number of weeks has been very challenging for us.”Blood donor clinic for the Irish Blood Transfusion Service in D'Olier Street in Dublin Ireland. Image shot 2008.
The IBTS is calling on regular donors such as Laura Rice, who gave blood for the 65th time at the IBTS Bank on D’Olier Street this morning.“So that's quite a small group, I think 8% or 9% of people are Group B.The IBTS said only 3% of the population give blood.To find out if you are eligible for blood donation, you can
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