Welsh Blood Service
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| Abbreviation | WBS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1997 |
| Type | Division of Velindre NHS Trust |
| Headquarters |
Ely Valley Road Talbot Green Pontyclun |
Region served | South and Mid-Wales |
Parent organisation | Velindre NHS Trust |
| Website |
www |
The Welsh Blood Service is a division of Velindre NHS Trust responsible for the collection of blood in South and Mid-Wales, and of the distribution of blood products to hospitals in that area of the country.[1] NHS Blood and Transplant, based in England, collects and distributes blood in North Wales, although in 2012 the Welsh Government unveiled plans to introduce a single blood service for the country by 2016.[2] The new combined service, to be known as the "All-Wales Blood Service", is due to launch in May 2016.[3]
References
- ↑ "About us". Welsh Blood Service. 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ↑ "Health Minister reveals plans for a single blood service for Wales". Wales Online. 14 June 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ↑ Smith, Mark (8 July 2015). "New all-Wales blood service set to be launched next May to ensure every donation supports Welsh patients". Wales Online. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
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