We’re glad you’re doing better now. Unfortunately, though, to protect your health you’re not able to donate.

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Yes, but you can only donate either blood or plasma. At the moment, we don’t know how collecting platelets from people with osteoporosis affects their bone density. That’s why, to protect your health, you won’t be able to donate platelets. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Maybe. It depends on how your condition affects you. Please contact us before you book a donation to check that you can donate.

Unfortunately, no. As the cause of MS is still unknown, we can’t rule out that it’s caused by a transmissible infection (like a virus) that medical science hasn’t discovered yet.

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No. Unfortunately, having SLE may affect your body’s ability to tolerate regular blood donation. It’s also possible that regular blood donations could affect the severity of your SLE.

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Hypoglycaemia means you have low blood sugar. It can occur with the treatment of diabetes. If you have symptoms of hypoglycaemia which aren’t related to diabetes or another serious illness, you can donate as long as you eat a substantial snack two hours before you donate and drink 8 to 10 glass of fluid the day…

Maybe. It depends on the type of heart condition you have (and as long as you meet our other criteria). For the following conditions, please contact us to check.

Angina: You may be able to donate if you have had no symptoms for at least 6 months and meet other criteria. Please contact us to see if you're eligible…

Yes, provided you are well and meet our other eligibility criteria.

Yes, as long as you haven’t had a seizure for at least three years. In some cases, we need a letter of approval from your doctor, so contact us if you have any questions.

Yes, provided that the rash isn’t inflamed or weeping and doesn’t affect the inner surface of your elbow where we take blood.

Maybe, it depends on the treatment, whether you have had any recurrence of the thrombosis and any possible underlying cause. It’s best if you contact us to find out.

Yes, as long as you have no complications from your diabetes, such as eye, heart, blood vessel or kidney problems, and your diabetes is well controlled through diet or oral medication. If you need insulin to control your diabetes, contact us to check your eligibility.

Unfortunately, no. Having cystic fibrosis usually results in recurrent chest infections and nutritional problems including anaemia. For your safety, you won’t be able to donate.

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Unfortunately, no. Because we don’t know the cause of this serious, debilitating disease, we can’t rule out that it’s caused by a transmissible infection that medical science hasn’t discovered yet. We also don’t know the potential health effects of long-term blood donation on people who have suffered chronic fatigue syndrome.

That means if you have a past history of this disease you can’…

Usually, yes, but it depends on how your cerebral palsy affects you. If you’re generally fit, able to move freely on and off a donation couch without assistance, and there’s no difficulty accessing the veins at your elbow, you should be able to donate. Please contact us to talk to us about whether you can donate.

Yes, but certain medications, recent surgery or surgery planned in the near future may mean you need to wait a bit. If you’re taking dutasteride (Avodart, Duodart), you won’t be able to donate until six months after you’ve finished taking it, or for a week after you have finished taking finasteride (Finasta, Finnacar, Finpro, Propecia, Proscar). If you’re on any other medications, please…

You may be able to donate 6 months after getting your pacemaker. Please call us on 13 14 95 to learn if you can donate.