Lifeblood expands eligibility for LGBTQI+ donors

2 hours ago The News Room

For the first time in more than 40 years, gay and bisexual men as well as transgender people who have had a single sexual partner for more than six months will be able to donate whole blood.

From 20 April, Lifeblood’s pre-donation assessments will use gender-neutral language, meaning everyone — regardless of gender or sexual orientation — will be asked the same questions relating to sexual partners.

The change is estimated to unlock around 20,000 extra blood donations every year.

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