- 29/10/2025
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
I visited and tested for my blood type at the NHS Blood and Transplant Drop-In at the House of Commons on the 29 October 2025. This event brought awareness to the national blood shortage in July 2025 and the necessity for a regular and reliable supply of blood, platelets, stem cells and plasma all year round.
Over 17,000 people in England rely on medicines made from plasma, because when you give your plasma, you are giving: baby heart helping antibody adding disease destroying pregnancy protecting liver surgery supporting burn treatment boosting immune system improving life-saving plasma.
The gift of giving blood can help up to three lives.
Check for eligibility and join the NHS Blood Register: https://www.blood.co.uk/
Pictured below on the left, Jay from the ‘What’s Your Blood Type’ team tested for my blood type, which is needed before registering to become a doner. The Minister Dr Zubir Ahmed (Department of Health and Social Care) gave the key note speech.
The main picture shows L-R the Minister, Valerie, Peter Wyman and Navendu Mishra MP, Rt Hon Damien Hines MP.
