The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is calling on young people, as well as regular donors to donate blood.
Young people are being urged to donate blood.
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is calling on people aged 18-34, as well as regular donors to donate blood.
It comes as the IBTS are hosting a donation clinic next week in Monread Community Centre in Naas, from July 13th until July 16th.
There is also a donation clinic in Athy from July 15th to July 16th.
People are advised that it is preferable to book an appointment and to call 1800 731 137 to secure a timeslot, but walk-ins can also be accommodated.
Speaking on Kildare Today, Barry Doyle, director of production and hospital services for IBTS, said that most donors tend to be in the older age bracket:
"It does tend to be older [donors], the bulk of them would be in the 40-50 category, we're trying to push for younger people, and maybe giving blood mightn't be at the forefront of their mind, but we are reaching out to consider it."
He also alluded to the the importance of donating blood to patients with various needs:
"We issue about 180,000 units per year, it means we can treat different patients with different needs, it's around 80,000 to 90,000 patients [that will receive the blood."
The full interview can be heard below:
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