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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the use of UK‑donor plasma for five high‑priority plasma-derived medicinal products.
The first NHS patients in a generation have started to receive life-saving plasma from the blood of UK donors.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Blood donors are being urged to book and keep appointments this Christmas.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A new campaign to raise awareness of organ donation and boost the numbers of registered organ donors launches with support from celebrities.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
An article by Grant Shapps and Boris Johnson on giving people the chance to register for organ donation when renewing Oyster cards online.
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