Blood donation

Laura Fricker has spoken about her son, who had foetal anaemia and required a rare intrauterine procedure.

Rebecca's daughter recovered from Kawasaki disease after prompt treatment with donated plasma.

Serv deploys its network of motorbike riders and blood van drivers across the south of England.

Blood donation centres were quiet during the cold spell and six of the eight major blood types are needed now.

Margaret Bennett, 73, relies on medicine made from blood plasma to manage her immune condition.

James Allen has clocked up more than 90 sessions and donates blood, plasma and stem cells.

Only 10 people have blood as well as stem cells, platelets and plasma in England since 2005.