The permanent exclusion of men who have had sex with men (MSM) from donating blood will change to a 12 month fixed period deferral from the latest relevant sexual contact following an evidence based review by the Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO).
Very recent change, this - I gave blood yesterday lunchtime and didn't notice any changes in the donor leaflets - but a welcome one.
Very recent change, this - I gave blood yesterday lunchtime and didn't notice any changes in the donor leaflets - but a welcome one.