Donor selection criteria review
The advisory committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO) completed a review of the evidence base for the blood donor selection criteria relating to sexual behaviour in May 2011.

As a result, they recommended to UK Health Ministers a change to the current donor deferral for men who have had sex with men. Men whose last relevant sexual contact was more than 12 months ago will now be able to donate, subject to meeting the other donor selection criteria.