Stories
- Article
Why are women more willing donors than men?
Why is there a gender imbalance when it comes to the donation of organs, blood and tissue, and what can be done about it?
- Article
The tale of the toxic kidneys
In 1954 a serendipitous coming together of skills and circumstances allowed the first successful organ transplant to take place. Read how Richard Herrick’s life was prolonged by his identical twin’s generosity.
- Article
We need less ‘sickle cell warriors’ and more allies
Rejecting the epithet “warrior”, Cheryl Telfer describes the pervasive effect sickle cell disease has on her life, and calls for more people to donate blood to help sicklers.
- Article
Sharing breastmilk with parents
Alev Scott donated her frozen breastmilk to a hospital milk bank, but she was curious about other routes. Here she explores commercial operations and informal private arrangements.
Catalogue
- Videos
- Online
Blood donors.
Date: 1980- Videos
- Online
Blood donors : the Spinners.
Date: 1976- Videos
Blood donors : the Spinners.
Date: 1976- Books
Blood donors and open-heart surgery / [prepared by the Department of Health and the Central Office of Information].
Date: [1989]- Books
Blood donors and open heart surgery / [prepared by the Department of Health and Social Security and the Central Office of Information].
Date: [1977]