How do I donate blood?

There are a few different ways you can arrange a blood donation or venesection in the UK:

Through the NHS Blood Donation Service

You can book directly with the NHS via their website:
https://www.blood.co.uk/

This is suitable if you meet the NHS eligibility criteria for blood donation.

Private venesection providers

You can arrange a venesection privately. The link below lists trusted providers across the UK, which may have earlier availability than NHS services:

• Eval Blood Analysis – £50 per session; availability may vary by location. 
• Phlebo – £90 per session; clinic in Bristol. You can use code MANUAL10 or VOY10 for £10 off your first appointment.
• Kratos Medical – £89 per session; clinics in Cardiff, Nottingham, and Manchester. 
• Olive Health & WellZone – £110 per session via referral; clinics in Bermondsey and Ilford. If you’d like, we can provide a referral letter and blood test summary for you to send at: contact@olivehealthandtravel.co.uk
• You may also find additional private providers online, depending on your location.

Through your GP or NHS clinic

You can contact your GP practice to ask whether it’s possible to arrange venesection through the NHS. Please note that waiting times can sometimes be longer with this route.

If your GP or hospital requires a referral, we can provide a venesection support letter to help with your request. Just let us know and we’ll be happy to arrange this for you.