[dart in the crossbar]

Quaker, on 07 September 2020 - 09:16 PM, said:

I had a call this evening asking me to begin the process of donating plasma and I was asked to go to Leeds on Wednesday. This means I can't give blood as you can't do both.

There seemed to be a sense of urgency and the guy who called me suggested preparations are being made for the second wave. An antibody vaccine is really being pushed and they need lots of plasma.

sadly that makes sense

1) The large number of older / vulnerable people who are close to 6 months since completing their first vaccinations and who may therefore be losing protection;
2) Increased likelihood of non-vaccination (phase 2) or some vaccinated (phase 1) people
3) Delta variant being more resistant
4) Potential for trickier new variants to emerge
5) General relaxations of rules regarding travel, workplaces, shops, venues etc and potential for more spread during winter due to less ventilation, less mask wearing, less distancing etc
6) Supply chain vulnerability due to transport and materials issues
7) NHS staff and system being overwhelmed

[dart in the crossbar]

Quaker, on 21 September 2021 - 09:09 AM, said:

Sorry buddy, I posted this Sep last year

aha!

different year; similar challenges then.

[fishini]

My 125th tonight at the John Fretwell Centre. I will be very happy if I get to 150 a goal I set myself donkeys years ago

[spireitetoo]

Goku, on 20 September 2021 - 10:33 PM, said:

Had mine taken today. Old boy next to me fainted. Hope he’s orate

Probs nothing to do with the blood loss more likely to do with just having a needle stuck in him, our lass is a phlebotomist and it happens about once a week on average,...

This post has been edited by spireitetoo: 22 September 2021 - 01:44 PM

[Goku]

spireitetoo, on 22 September 2021 - 01:43 PM, said:

Probs nothing to do with the blood loss more likely to do with just having a needle stuck in him, our lass is a phlebotomist and it happens about once a week on average,...

Would've thought that would happen shortly after the needle entering the arm rather than when he's had it all done and sat down in the snacks/refreshment bit afterwards (i'm aware i didn't specify that in the post)

[spireitetoo]

Goku, on 22 September 2021 - 01:48 PM, said:

Would've thought that would happen shortly after the needle entering the arm rather than when he's had it all done and sat down in the snacks/refreshment bit afterwards (i'm aware i didn't specify that in the post)

No, she's had em pass out like that, she can be just having a general chit chat with em after doing their bloods, and they just drift off,... mind you she does have that affect on me sometimes... lol

[fishini]

spireitetoo, on 22 September 2021 - 01:43 PM, said:

Probs nothing to do with the blood loss more likely to do with just having a needle stuck in him, our lass is a phlebotomist and it happens about once a week on average,...

Not entirely true. The loss of blood can cause your blood pressure to drop for a short time. Luckily never happened to me. You used to have to lay down for 15 mins now it's just 5 just to allow your blood pressure to recover. Different people react differently. No long term harm though

This post has been edited by fishini: 16 October 2021 - 03:10 PM

[Mr Mercury]

fishini, on 16 October 2021 - 03:07 PM, said:

Not entirely true. The loss of blood can cause your blood pressure to drop for a short time. Luckily never happened to me. You used to have to lay down for 15 mins now it's just 5 just to allow your blood pressure to recover. Different people react differently. No long term harm though

Off to CASA next Sunday to donate a bit more Shiraz infused red stuff.

[fishini]

Mr Mercury, on 16 October 2021 - 06:06 PM, said:

Off to CASA next Sunday to donate a bit more Shiraz infused red stuff.

For all our differences on this we are as one. Pity most don't care as long as blood is there should they need it. My next donation is 28th December

[Mr Mercury]

fishini, on 16 October 2021 - 06:53 PM, said:

For all our differences on this we are as one. Pity most don't care as long as blood is there should they need it. My next donation is 28th December

As I said before I’m really disappointed in myself I didn’t do it years ago due to some confusion re nut allergy but I’ll do my best to make up.
I was genuinely shocked when I found out that out of around 40 million who could donate in the UK only around 800,000 do!

[fishini]

Mr Mercury, on 16 October 2021 - 07:09 PM, said:

As I said before I’m really disappointed in myself I didn’t do it years ago due to some confusion re nut allergy but I’ll do my best to make up.
I was genuinely shocked when I found out that out of around 40 million who could donate in the UK only around 800,000 do!

But the other 39.2m people will demand the blood if they ever need it. People can be so selfish and self centered.

[isleaiw1]

Mr Mercury, on 16 October 2021 - 06:06 PM, said:

Off to CASA next Sunday to donate a bit more Shiraz infused red stuff.

My next one is mid December. Love that they tell you where your blood went, my very common stuff went off to Harefield hospital....

[Mr Mercury]

isleaiw1, on 16 October 2021 - 07:50 PM, said:

My next one is mid December. Love that they tell you where your blood went, my very common stuff went off to Harefield hospital....

My last lot went to Scarborough General Hospital.

[fishini]

Mr Mercury, on 16 October 2021 - 08:09 PM, said:

My last lot went to Scarborough General Hospital.

Liverpool infirmary for me. I am after years waiting for a credible reason why those who can donate don't. Probably because there isn't one.

[stevie_b]

28 November is my next donation. Every 16 weeks for me, without fail.

I have a very boring blood group but ..... they needs lots of it. They're always super keen that I keep my appointment, which I always do; anything for a cuppa and a Penguin, me

Think my last lot went to Donnie

This post has been edited by stevie_b: 18 October 2021 - 12:17 PM

[fishini]

stevie_b, on 18 October 2021 - 12:15 PM, said:

28 November is my next donation. Every 16 weeks for me, without fail.

I have a very boring blood group but ..... they needs lots of it. They're always super keen that I keep my appointment, which I always do; anything for a cuppa and a Penguin, me

Think my last lot went to Donnie

What is a boring blood group? I'm O- a rather small percentage of people have this blood group, but it's the only one that everyone can receive. A O- person can only receive O- blood

[Mr Mercury]

fishini, on 18 October 2021 - 02:52 PM, said:

What is a boring blood group? I'm O- a rather small percentage of people have this blood group, but it's the only one that everyone can receive. A O- person can only receive O- blood

O+ here, rather common I believe!
Anyhow off to DCC offices next Monday rather than CASA on Sunday due to needing to change the appointment.

[Johnnyspireite7]

Mr Mercury, on 18 October 2021 - 02:58 PM, said:

O+ here, rather common I believe!
Anyhow off to DCC offices next Monday rather than CASA on Sunday due to needing to change the appointment.

I have a very common blood group.....it's red!

[isleaiw1]

Mr Mercury, on 18 October 2021 - 02:58 PM, said:

O+ here, rather common I believe!
Anyhow off to DCC offices next Monday rather than CASA on Sunday due to needing to change the appointment.

O+ here too.

It was red too. Does that mean I am not royalty after all...?