Give Blood - Blood Donation

Who can give blood

Most people can give blood. You can give blood if you:

• are fit and healthy
• weigh between 7 stone 12 lbs and 25 stone, or 50kg and 160kg
• are aged between 17 and 66 (or 70 if you have given blood before)
• are over 70 and have given blood in the last two years

How often can I give blood?

Men can give blood every 12 weeks and women can give blood every 16 weeks.

Check you are able to give blood

The common reasons donors should check if they can give blood are:

• if you are receiving medical or hospital treatment
• if you are taking medication
• after travelling outside of the UK
• after having a tattoo or piercing
• during and after pregnancy
• if you feel ill
• if you have cancer
• after receiving blood, blood products or organs