| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... 08:37 - Nov 28 with 1414 views | itfcjoe |
Random one, but went to give blood yesterday and it got me thinking about a 'good thing' that happens at the moment when all we seem to see and hear about are 'bad things'.
A selfish, I'm alright Jack attitude, polarisation between haves and have nots, strivers v shirkers, immigrants vs British people. Everywhere in politics and society is just dividing lines where people foam at the mouth about those on the other side.
But you turn up there, and it's a massive amount of people just being entirely selfless - my appointment was 2:30, I end up getting out at 4:00 as it's running behind, sure everyone similar......but everyone just giving up their free time, or work time [I had to catch up in the evening, no biggie], to go and do something that there is no reward for, no benefit for - other than a biscuit and a packet of crisps!
Then you look at the other side, the nurses are of all creeds and colours, everyone is just rubbing along nicely, everyone polite and waiting their turn.
How do you bring that ethos to more things in society, as it is clearly a massive success story - to get people giving up their own time for others for no reward |  |
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| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 08:47 - Nov 28 with 1275 views | Bluespeed225 |
I went to Inspire in Lindbergh Road to do mine this week, back on the horse after a years ban for low iron! I love it, as you say, couple of hours all in with travel etc, but does seem to be a lack of younger donors. Blood doesn’t last long, get down there people!! Bobby Robson suite do regular sessions, lay back, look at the pitch, biscuits , crisps and kit kats, what’s not to like! |  | | |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 08:49 - Nov 28 with 1246 views | davblue |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 08:47 - Nov 28 by Bluespeed225 |
I went to Inspire in Lindbergh Road to do mine this week, back on the horse after a years ban for low iron! I love it, as you say, couple of hours all in with travel etc, but does seem to be a lack of younger donors. Blood doesn’t last long, get down there people!! Bobby Robson suite do regular sessions, lay back, look at the pitch, biscuits , crisps and kit kats, what’s not to like! |
i done it for the 1st time around my area this summer. Booked in for Jan aswell.
Sat a read a magazine whilst they took my blood, which was complete in 4mins 31secs if i recall quickly. Was hoping to sit down for a bit longer. |  | | |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 09:00 - Nov 28 with 1210 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
I think it's the media, the politicians, the grifters like Farage and Yaxley-Lemon who stir up the division and hatred. Underneath, most people are decent. |  |
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| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 09:16 - Nov 28 with 1142 views | MattinLondon |
It’s quite a nice feeling when they send you a text informing you where your blood as gone - just personalises it a bit more.
Sorry to hijack this thread but if anyone can donate platelets please do as the NHS is in need for more donors.
https://platelets.blood.co.uk/ |  | | |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 09:28 - Nov 28 with 1125 views | soupytwist |
I used to give blood regularly but haven't done for years after an episode where the nurse had trouble finding a suitable vein and I sat there for about 15 minutes with a needle in my arm and nothing coming out. It brought back memories of a similar childhood episode and I've not been comfortable around needles since. However, I have had a few blood tests recently and managed not to keel over so I keep thinking that I should give it another go. People who give blood are doing a low-key great thing and should be applauded.
I'd say that school governors are another example of a low-key but important contribution. Several people who post on here are or have been school governors, me included. I actually think that the system needs a bit of an overhaul given the proliferation of multi-academy trusts and the hollowing out of a lot of local authority education departments. But in the meantime, we're just trying our best to support people doing important work. |  | | |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 09:40 - Nov 28 with 1086 views | homer_123 |
"How do you bring that ethos to more things in society"
Good question - some things are really quite simple.
"Treat others the way you'd like to be treated yourself."
We are all too easily offended, harried, harassed, angered and worn down. But I think the above is a simple and effective rule to live ones life by. |  |
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| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 09:56 - Nov 28 with 1018 views | Swansea_Blue |
What we really need to know is what type of biscuits and what flavour crisps? |  |
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| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 09:56 - Nov 28 with 1019 views | WeWereZombies |
I'm jealous, since my head injury in 2018 I've not been allowed to give blood. Because it was a double subdural hematoma (but in relative terms a mild one) I think they are worried that somehow mad cow disease, or mad Town supporter disease, is going to find it's way into someone else's system through transfusion...
Anyway, between England and Scotland I think I've made more than fifty donations of my unremarkable O positive and have no idea if any of it went onto be used but I'm glad I donated when I had the chance. If anyone is reading this who is uncertain about starting to donate I can only advise you to get going with it now, you never know when the opportunity will not be there, or when you might be in need of a transfusion. |  |
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| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 10:00 - Nov 28 with 1010 views | GavTWTD |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 08:47 - Nov 28 by Bluespeed225 |
I went to Inspire in Lindbergh Road to do mine this week, back on the horse after a years ban for low iron! I love it, as you say, couple of hours all in with travel etc, but does seem to be a lack of younger donors. Blood doesn’t last long, get down there people!! Bobby Robson suite do regular sessions, lay back, look at the pitch, biscuits , crisps and kit kats, what’s not to like! |
I didn't realise they did this. They need to push this out more. |  |
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| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 10:20 - Nov 28 with 973 views | homer_123 |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 09:00 - Nov 28 by The_Flashing_Smile |
I think it's the media, the politicians, the grifters like Farage and Yaxley-Lemon who stir up the division and hatred. Underneath, most people are decent. |
Live and let live fella. Life is a fleeting moment...make the most. | |
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| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 10:32 - Nov 28 with 956 views | jpr_23 |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 09:16 - Nov 28 by MattinLondon |
It’s quite a nice feeling when they send you a text informing you where your blood as gone - just personalises it a bit more.
Sorry to hijack this thread but if anyone can donate platelets please do as the NHS is in need for more donors.
https://platelets.blood.co.uk/ |
Totally agree, getting that text is great, especially if it goes to your local hospital! |  |
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| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 10:41 - Nov 28 with 928 views | DJR |
I'd love to give blood but I am too squeamish.
But it reminds me of a road trip in the US that I took part in in 1979. The three others Europeans I was with donated blood to help fund their trip but I obviously didn't.
I can't help but think that the American monetisation of blood donations contributed to the AIDs/HIV crisis in that country. [Post edited 28 Nov 10:53]
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| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 10:46 - Nov 28 with 916 views | Ryorry |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 09:56 - Nov 28 by WeWereZombies |
I'm jealous, since my head injury in 2018 I've not been allowed to give blood. Because it was a double subdural hematoma (but in relative terms a mild one) I think they are worried that somehow mad cow disease, or mad Town supporter disease, is going to find it's way into someone else's system through transfusion...
Anyway, between England and Scotland I think I've made more than fifty donations of my unremarkable O positive and have no idea if any of it went onto be used but I'm glad I donated when I had the chance. If anyone is reading this who is uncertain about starting to donate I can only advise you to get going with it now, you never know when the opportunity will not be there, or when you might be in need of a transfusion. |
Similarly disallowed due to permanent medication + borderline anaemia - very frustrating as am in the rarest blood group. Well done all those who do go though 👍 |  |
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| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 10:51 - Nov 28 with 900 views | WeWereZombies |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 10:41 - Nov 28 by DJR |
I'd love to give blood but I am too squeamish.
But it reminds me of a road trip in the US that I took part in in 1979. The three others Europeans I was with donated blood to help fund their trip but I obviously didn't.
I can't help but think that the American monetisation of blood donations contributed to the AIDs/HIV crisis in that country. [Post edited 28 Nov 10:53]
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I don't like to see injections and always looked away back when I was allowed to donate but over the years as well as the fifty or so donations I made when i had the opportunity I have had many blood tests (on a very regular basis in the months following the head injury) so, as I recommended in my previous post in this thread, persevere and go to a blood donation session. Let them know about your discomfort around needles and tubes and they will both understand and help you through the process. You won't be the only one there in that position and you might even come out afterwards feeling a little bit empowered...and you will now know what your blood group is and if they have found any warning signs about your health. [Post edited 28 Nov 10:58]
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| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 11:09 - Nov 28 with 850 views | Ryorry |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 10:41 - Nov 28 by DJR |
I'd love to give blood but I am too squeamish.
But it reminds me of a road trip in the US that I took part in in 1979. The three others Europeans I was with donated blood to help fund their trip but I obviously didn't.
I can't help but think that the American monetisation of blood donations contributed to the AIDs/HIV crisis in that country. [Post edited 28 Nov 10:53]
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They must certainly did, not just Aids/HIV but also hepatitis C; and not just in the USA - that contaminated blood was all over the world.
Was hospitalised with a massive haemorrhage in the late 80s; will be eternally grateful to the LGI doctors who insisted on a slow, natural recovery of the blood loss rather than a transfusion- I remember them citing all sorts of potential problems with the quality of the donated blood. We’re still hearing about the scandal 40 years later in the UK. Those LGI docs really dodged the bullet for me x | |
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| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 11:14 - Nov 28 with 842 views | MrPotatoHead |
I was half watching a thing last night (channel 4 I think) about a team in Cambridge piloting some groundbreaking trials and research on brain cancer through targeted medication. Early signs are really positive, it was so cool to see how passionate the team were and a reminder that this country continues to punch so far above its weight with medical research. Recently the Covid vaccination, historically so much more. We’ve got some unbelievable talent in this area.
To your point, the media is poisonous. I spoke to a Russian colleague recently who seemed to have a very twisted idea of the UK, I said he believes too much he reads on social media. Invited him to come over, I’ll take him out in London, it’s still one of the best cities on the planet. The world would be a much better place if the media didn’t exist and people remembered to form opinions based on their own real life experiences and not the sh1t we’re fed incessantly. |  | | |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 11:27 - Nov 28 with 752 views | flykickingbybgunn |
What no cup of tea !!
I always get a cup of tea along with my biscuit. |  | | |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 13:53 - Nov 28 with 521 views | ADStephenson |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 09:56 - Nov 28 by WeWereZombies |
I'm jealous, since my head injury in 2018 I've not been allowed to give blood. Because it was a double subdural hematoma (but in relative terms a mild one) I think they are worried that somehow mad cow disease, or mad Town supporter disease, is going to find it's way into someone else's system through transfusion...
Anyway, between England and Scotland I think I've made more than fifty donations of my unremarkable O positive and have no idea if any of it went onto be used but I'm glad I donated when I had the chance. If anyone is reading this who is uncertain about starting to donate I can only advise you to get going with it now, you never know when the opportunity will not be there, or when you might be in need of a transfusion. |
I've been doing it since I was 17 (am now not quite in my 40s...). On my second or third donation I saw an old chap get a standing ovation from the nursing team for donating for the 100th time and I always hoped I could get to the same milestone. Currently on 56.
It seems to get slower every time for me though and I nearly didn't give a full donation last time. In my teens I'd be done in 5 minutes or so - maybe it was nerves! |  |
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| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 14:35 - Nov 28 with 458 views | WD19 |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 09:16 - Nov 28 by MattinLondon |
It’s quite a nice feeling when they send you a text informing you where your blood as gone - just personalises it a bit more.
Sorry to hijack this thread but if anyone can donate platelets please do as the NHS is in need for more donors.
https://platelets.blood.co.uk/ |
It is, but I was hoping for better than “Wimpy - Black Pudding” if I am honest. |  | | |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 18:20 - Nov 28 with 346 views | ronnyd |
Used to give it in my earlier years but raised blood pressure and blood thinners put the mockers on that. Was gutted. | | | |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 18:36 - Nov 28 with 309 views | Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 10:41 - Nov 28 by DJR |
I'd love to give blood but I am too squeamish.
But it reminds me of a road trip in the US that I took part in in 1979. The three others Europeans I was with donated blood to help fund their trip but I obviously didn't.
I can't help but think that the American monetisation of blood donations contributed to the AIDs/HIV crisis in that country. [Post edited 28 Nov 10:53]
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Trust you on a positive post to still do this. |  |
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| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 18:51 - Nov 28 with 279 views | MedwayTractor |
I was a donor from 1975 until age and regular medication ruled me out about 5 years ago, after just over 500 donations.
Two stats which I remember always:
1) We are all (Jehova's wassnames notwithstanding) potential recipients of donated blood. That's 100% of us all.
2) The percentage of the population who are donors? About 3%. Shocking.
My little pleasure: my blood group is a rare one and (as mentioned above) a few days after donating, I would get a message telling me where my blood had gone. I knew from some of the info on the forms that it was destined for a pre-natal (ie premature baby). My D-i-L is a senior sister in a local prenatal intensive care unit, so a nice squaring of the circle. |  |
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| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 19:07 - Nov 28 with 239 views | Ryorry |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 18:36 - Nov 28 by Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
Trust you on a positive post to still do this. |
What's the problem? One of the points being made is that because blood donation was/is voluntary in the UK, it was/is much safer. | |
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| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 19:18 - Nov 28 with 218 views | Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 19:07 - Nov 28 by Ryorry |
What's the problem? One of the points being made is that because blood donation was/is voluntary in the UK, it was/is much safer. |
Points being made by who? Joe didn’t mention safety it was a positive post about people giving up their time to do something good to help others, just like the 7M that do it annually in the US as well.
There’s often a political or anti something agenda on here, ironically by people that moan about division a lot! | |
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| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 19:27 - Nov 28 with 198 views | Ryorry |
| Giving Blood - The Best of British.... on 19:18 - Nov 28 by Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
Points being made by who? Joe didn’t mention safety it was a positive post about people giving up their time to do something good to help others, just like the 7M that do it annually in the US as well.
There’s often a political or anti something agenda on here, ironically by people that moan about division a lot! |
Er, by the poster you were criticising for it, ie DJR.
I didn't feel he was being "political" or "anti", just relevant. And he seems to me one of the least likely to deliberately 'stir' on here. | |
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