The Update
News for hospitals and the transfusion community produced by Hospital Customer Services.
Print versions of each month's Update are available in the archive

25 March 2021
Launch of new Anaemia eLearning package
Supporting anaemia management in clinical practice

25 March 2021
Blood centre tour video
Behind the scenes at NHSBT

25 March 2021
Please review platelet ordering, stockholding practice and question historical use
Use platelets appropriately

25 March 2021
Sending platelet and blood packs to MSL Bacteriology for investigation
Please ensure the packs are sealed adequately

25 March 2021
Please return your recall paperwork to us promptly
This allows us to deal with any issues promptly

26 February 2021
Non medical authorisation of blood components course dates
Dates for 2021 / 22

25 February 2021
Do not use sticky labels or write on our Phase Change Materials or transport boxes
Your co-operation is appreciated

25 February 2021
RCI will be implementing some changes in reports
in relation to the red cell antibody status table, and sample requirements

25 February 2021
Face-to-face practical training sessions for scientific and clinical courses
For Spring

25 February 2021
Ordering antigen negative red cell units
in OBOS from 1 March 2021