Call for blood donors to make appointments due to short supply 

The IBTS receives 500 to 600 donations a day running from Monday through Thursday. Between blood and platelets they need to collect around 3,000 units of blood a week, 52 weeks of the year.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) has called on donors to make appointments as there is a critical need for blood with stocks continuing to be negatively impacted by the pandemic.

Chief Executive of the IBTS Orla O'Brien said their blood supply isn't where it needs to be even if it has somewhat stabilised.