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Before you register as a blood donor



Most people can give blood but sometimes it is not possible to be a blood donor.

Please answer all of the following five questions so that we can advise if blood donation is
appropriate for you. Your responses are not recorded in any way.

These questions apply if you want to register as a new blood donor. If you are already a registered
blood donor and are simply signing up for an online account please click here

  1. Are you aged between 17 and 65?

    Find out more about why your age is important.

    Yes
    No

  2. Do you currently weigh less than 50kg (7 stone 12 pounds)?

    Find out more about why your weight is important.

    Yes
    No

  3. Have you had a blood or blood product transfusion since 1st January 1980?

    Yes
    No

  4. Have you received donated eggs or embryos since 1st January 1980?

    Yes
    No

  5. Have you ever had a cancer other than basal cell carcinoma or cervical carcinoma insitu (CIN)?

    Yes
    No

Thanks for answering. You should be eligible to donate so please continue to register and book an appointment.

Thank you. Based on the answers you provided, we advise that you do not register to be a blood donor.

If you would like more information, please call us on 0300 123 23 23.

You can still help us to save lives. Please consider joining the Organ Donor Register.