Blood donation
To satisfy India’s requirements, 40,000 persons have to donate blood every single day
LifeBlood Council works to ensure there is a positive balance of blood units in blood centres across the country at all times.
Initiative / 01
Organise blood donation drives
We organize blood donation drives in commercial, educational and religious institutions, community centres, residential areas and public places across the country.
Initiative / 02
Respond to calls from patients
We respond to requirements from patients and their families and friends, and direct them to the appropriate Blood Centre. If needed, we identify blood donors from our registry and request them to donate blood.
Initiative / 03
Provide training to blood centre personnel
We provide training to blood centre personnel to ensure that the protocol laid down for blood donation drives, end to end, is understood and implemented uniformly.
Initiative / 04
Liaise with government authorities
We liaise with different departments of the government to work towards blood adequacy and ensure the implementation of India’s National Healthcare Policy.
Initiative / 05
Build a registry of granulocyte and platelet donors
We organise awareness sessions in educational institutions, commercial establishments and residential areas and enrol people on the granulocyte donors registry and platelet donors registry.
Initiative / 06
Build a registry of Bombay blood group donors
We interact with blood centres and hospitals to build a registry of persons with the rare Bombay blood group and help organise blood units to help patients, even from other cities if necessary.
Download the pdf
For detailed information on all aspects of blood donation (including how to conduct your own drive in your establishment), download free booklet: All You Should Know About Blood Donation
- Organise your own blood donation drive
- Dos and don’ts of blood donation
- Who can donate?
- Where to donate?
- What is platelet donation?
- What is granulocyte donation?
- What is Bombay blood group?
- Resources in case you need blood
- And much more
Did you know?
- You can donate blood even if you are diabetic, but your sugar levels must be under control with oral medicines
- You can donate blood if it is more than 90 days (for males) and 120 days (for females) since your last blood donation
- You can donate blood if you haven’t had malaria in the previous 6 months
Read the full listing in the All You Should Know About Blood Donation pdf booklet.
Involve your organisation
Want to organise your own Blood Donation Drive?
You can easily do the drive on your own by downloading our comprehensive pdf which covers all the aspects of conducting a blood donation camp; or you can contact us for collaborative help for our team to guide you on the day.
Blood Donation Drives contribute significantly towards sufficienty.
If you are the head of a commercial firm, educational institution, religious organisation, residential complex or social organisation, you can easily conduct a Blood Donation program in your premises and make a significant contribution.
Organising a Blood Donation Drive is much easier than you think. It can become a part of your annual events calendar
LifeBlood Council is equipped to assist you in organizing a Blood Donation Drive in your premises. We are in touch with blood centres across the country and will coordinate with the most appropriate centre for you. We will advise you about the various arrangements to be made, and coordinate every aspect of the Blood Donation Drive.
Download
Get to know the relevant details about blood donation by downloading the concise pdf booklet: All You Should Know About Blood Donation.
Contact
If you need blood...
Anywhere in India
First option
Go to www.eraktkosh.in. Click on Looking for Blood > Blood Availability. It will provide a list of blood centres which have the required blood units in your location.
Second option
Go to www.eraktkosh.in, click on Looking for Blood > Blood Bank Directory. It will provide a list of blood banks in your city. Call the nearest one and check for availability of the required blood units.
In Maharashtra
First option
Go to www.mahasbtc.org, click on For Citizens > Find Blood Stock. It will provide a list of blood centres with the required blood units in your location.
Second option
Go to www.mahasbtc.org, click on For Citizens > Find Blood Centre. It will provide a list of blood centres in your city. Call the nearest one and check for availability of the required blood units.
As a last resort, contact LifeBlood Council for a list of donors.