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Written question asked by Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour) on Thursday, 26 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 July 2025 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Wednesday, 2 July 2025. A substantive answer was provided by Ashley Dalton (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 July 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Sickle Cell Diseases: Blood Transfusions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many sickle cell patients (a) with and (b) without the Ro subtype were unable to receive a matching transfusion due to low supplies in the last 12 months.

Answer

NHS Blood and Transplant is responsible for collection of blood donations and supply of blood and blood products to hospitals to meet patient need in England.

Data is not held centrally on the purpose for which each blood product is requested and supplied.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
63049
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Blood transfusions Shortages Sickle cell diseases
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk