London's Air Ambulance, along with the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade, is advocating for blood donations due to a critical shortage of O negative and B negative blood. These blood types are vital for emergency services that treat critically injured patients. NHS Blood and Transplant calls on Londoners to fill available appointments at donor centers, especially with over 20,000 slots available. Blood is essential for various treatments, and each donation can save up to three lives, reinforcing the urgent need for community participation in blood donation campaigns.
Londoners are urged to book appointments at donor centres as stocks of O negative and B negative blood are critically low, impacting emergency services.
Dr. Jo Farrar emphasized the importance of donors to maintain blood supplies for the NHS, essential for treating cancer and trauma patients.
Jonathan Jenkins highlighted the significant role that blood has played in London's Air Ambulance operations since 2012, making blood donations crucial for saving lives.
Appointments for blood donations are available across London, with over 20,000 openings in the coming weeks to help address the amber alert situation.
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