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A recent NBS survey suggests that only three per cent of blood donors in the UK are from the Asian, African and African-Caribbean communities. This is a matter of serious concern for the NHS because a number of blood types, such as Blood Group B, are more common among people from certain ethnic backgrounds and U negative, a rare sub-group, is found only in these communities In order to help in tackling a potentially critical shortage and make sure the NHS has the supplies it needs, UCKG called on its members and non-members, particularly from Birmingham's ethnic communities, to give blood. “Thanks to the generosity of the local community, we were able to contribute towards the treatment of accident victims and patients needing transfusions while also raising awareness of the importance of giving blood,” said Pastor Edmilson from UCKG in Birmingham. “Another donation day is planned for 5 July and is open to everyone from the ages of 17 to 59, and older people who have given blood before.” “Each person's donation of blood can have as many as four different uses and therefore the potential to save four different lives,” explains Marie Reily, a nurse for the National Blood Service. “The NBS needs to collect 9,000 units of blood every day and we therefore welcome help from groups such as UCKG HelpCentres.” UCKG is a Christian church and registered charity that offers a range of practical support activities alongside spiritual support and comfort. Although the church is open to everyone, the majority of its membership comes from ethnic communities ~Ends- If you require any further information regarding the UCKG, please submit your enquiry or telephone Francessca Lewis on 0207 686 6033.
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