Supplies of red blood cells for the South West RTC were sourced from as far as away Glasgow. Read more about Supplies of red blood cells for the South West RTC were sourced from as far as away Glasgow.
Supplies of red blood cells for the South Thames RTCs were sourced from as far away as Manchester and Scotland. Read more about Supplies of red blood cells for the South Thames RTCs were sourced from as far away as Manchester and Scotland.
After Dr Gunson's appointment as national transfusion director, he set up a program to coordinate the stocks of blood and its components in England and Wales on a daily basis, with each RTC faxing daily stock lists to Dr Moore. Read more about After Dr Gunson's appointment as national transfusion director, he set up a program to coordinate the stocks of blood and its components in England and Wales on a daily basis, with each RTC faxing daily stock lists to Dr Moore.
Dr Williamson reported concern about the very high level of stock holding of blood at the East Anglia RTC, and felt that steps could be taken to reduce the intake. Read more about Dr Williamson reported concern about the very high level of stock holding of blood at the East Anglia RTC, and felt that steps could be taken to reduce the intake.
Professor Contreras accused Professor Cash of "gross exaggeration", stating that in her experience neighbouring areas promptly respond to calls for help with blood supply shortages and that "no patient has ever been put at risk because of a lack of blood supplies". Read more about Professor Contreras accused Professor Cash of "gross exaggeration", stating that in her experience neighbouring areas promptly respond to calls for help with blood supply shortages and that "no patient has ever been put at risk because of a lack of blood supplies".
Professor Cash criticised the NBTS system, claiming that severe shortages of blood could arise in one part of the country, while other regions were collecting more than they required. Read more about Professor Cash criticised the NBTS system, claiming that severe shortages of blood could arise in one part of the country, while other regions were collecting more than they required.
The Northern RTC experienced lower donor numbers following the loss of workplace donation sessions after the closure of shipyards and steelworks in the North East. Read more about The Northern RTC experienced lower donor numbers following the loss of workplace donation sessions after the closure of shipyards and steelworks in the North East.
Dr Ian Fraser at South Wales RTC stated that "there is no way that we can expand our plasma output with a diminishing establishment and a reduced budget" and that they did not have the staff to carry out the work that the introduction of SAG-M would incur. Read more about Dr Ian Fraser at South Wales RTC stated that "there is no way that we can expand our plasma output with a diminishing establishment and a reduced budget" and that they did not have the staff to carry out the work that the introduction of SAG-M would incur.
Dr Rogers of the South London RTC discussed his concerns about the specific issues the RTC was facing. Read more about Dr Rogers of the South London RTC discussed his concerns about the specific issues the RTC was facing.
The North East Thames RTC entered into discussions with the East Anglian RTC to explore whether they could collaborate to ensure sufficient blood was collected to supply hospitals in both regions. Read more about The North East Thames RTC entered into discussions with the East Anglian RTC to explore whether they could collaborate to ensure sufficient blood was collected to supply hospitals in both regions.