Before you book please check if any of the following apply to you

• Have you travelled outside the UK, or Ireland, in the 4 weeks preceding your appointment?

  If you have travelled to any of the countries listed below, you will not be able to donate until 28 days after your return. 

  America (except Hawaii, Alaska & US Virgin Islands), Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, France (Southern regions only), Germany, Greece including Greek islands, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Spain (Andalusia region including Malaga & Seville).

  If you are unsure if you are eligible to donate, please call our donor line on 08085 534 653

• Have you had any tattoos, piercings or cosmetic procedures e.g. Botox, microblading, in the 4 months preceding your appointment?

  You must wait for 4 months after the date of the procedure before you can donate.

• Have you recently had a cold, cough or sore throat?

  You must wait for 7 days, after a full recovery, before you can donate.  If you have taken antibiotics, you must wait for 7 days after the course has finished, and be fully recovered.

• Have you had, or will you have, any dental treatment within 7 days of your appointment?

  For scale & polish (hygienist), or fillings, you must wait for 24 hours after your visit.  For extractions, implant preparation and root canal treatments, you must wait for 7 days before you can donate.