Resolve to be a lifesaver in 2014

PEOPLE from Merseyside are being asked to make 2014 the year that they start saving lives by giving blood! With the festive season coming to an end, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is hoping people in Merseyside will pledge to become regular blood donors for their New Year's resolution.

The New Year period is often a particularly challenging time for blood stocks due to the wintry weather and dark nights keeping people indoors. And as hospitals need 7,000 units of blood each day to treat patients with chronic conditions like cancer and anaemia, along with people needing treatment for often life threatening illnesses and injuries, NHSBT is encouraging new or returning donors to book an appointment in the 1st weeks of 2014.

Barbara Blanche NHSBT's lead donor relations manager for the North West area, said:- "People often set themselves very difficult and drastic challenges for their New Year's resolutions which they struggle to complete. However, we are asking people here in Merseyside to do something very simple which should only take around an hour of their time, a few times a year. Making and keeping a New Year's resolution to give blood will give you the satisfaction of knowing you are saving lives. We can also guarantee you a warm welcome, a nice drink and a biscuit to stave off the cold January weather."

You can make donations at:- Liverpool Donor Centre, Unit 6, 2 Moorfields, (Entrance on Dale Street), Liverpool, on any Monday, Thursday, Friday or any Alternate Saturdays from:- 8.20am until 3.30pm, as well as on any Tuesday or Wednesday from:- 12.20pm until 7.30pm.

Forthcoming local blood donor sessions include:-

Thursday, 02.01.14
The Park Hotel
Dunningsbridge Road
NETHERTON
2.00pm to 4.00pm and 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Friday, 03.01.14
Kirkby Leisure Centre
Cherryfield Drive
KIRKBY
1.30pm to 3.30pm and 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Monday, 06.01.14
Liverpool Road Methodist Church Hall
Liverpool Road
BIRKDALE
2.00pm to 4.00pm and 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Wednesday, 08.01.14
Aintree Racecourse
Ormskirk Road
AINTREE
2.00pm to 4.00pm and 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Thursday, 09.01.14
Sports and Social Club
Charnock Road
CULCHETH
2.00pm to 4.00pm and 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Friday, 10.01.14
Civic Centre
Civic Way
BEBINGTON
2.00pm to 4.00pm and 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Saturday, 11.01.14
Holy Trinity Parish Hall
Rosemary Lane
FORMBY
10.00am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 4.15pm

Monday, 13.01.14
Saints Rugby League FC
Langree Park
McManus Drive
ST HELENS
10.00am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 4.15pm