The first NBTS leaflet on AIDS and how it concerned blood donors was published. Read more about The first NBTS leaflet on AIDS and how it concerned blood donors was published.
AIDS was discussed at the regular meeting of Regional Transfusion Directors. Read more about AIDS was discussed at the regular meeting of Regional Transfusion Directors.
DHSS issued a circular advising on record-keeping and stock control arrangements. Read more about DHSS issued a circular advising on record-keeping and stock control arrangements.
DHSS issued a circular advising that donors with a history of jaundice could donate provided they had not exhibited symptoms over the previous 12 months and had a negative HBsAg test. Read more about DHSS issued a circular advising that donors with a history of jaundice could donate provided they had not exhibited symptoms over the previous 12 months and had a negative HBsAg test.
The International Society of Blood Transfusion advised against collecting blood from prisoners. Read more about The International Society of Blood Transfusion advised against collecting blood from prisoners.
Dr Henry Yellowlees, CMO, wrote to all regional medical officers in England advising that collection of blood from prisons could continue. Read more about Dr Henry Yellowlees, CMO, wrote to all regional medical officers in England advising that collection of blood from prisons could continue.
NBTS directors discussed whether to discontinue collecting blood from prisons in England and Wales. Read more about NBTS directors discussed whether to discontinue collecting blood from prisons in England and Wales.
WHO Expert Committee on Hepatitis report detailed a number of preventative measures to reduce the risk of serum hepatitis. Read more about WHO Expert Committee on Hepatitis report detailed a number of preventative measures to reduce the risk of serum hepatitis.
The first version of national guidelines on blood donors was published. Read more about The first version of national guidelines on blood donors was published.
National Provision of Donors Committee was established. Its remit was "To consider and advise the National Director on measures to ensure that sufficient donors are recruited and retained to reach and maintain the targets for blood and plasma collection in the most economical manner" and to "advise on the effective disposition of the central publicity budget." Read more about National Provision of Donors Committee was established. Its remit was "To consider and advise the National Director on measures to ensure that sufficient donors are recruited and retained to reach and maintain the targets for blood and plasma collection in the most economical manner" and to "advise on the effective disposition of the central publicity budget."