Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 October 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 October 2020. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 December 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Blood Transfusions: Coronavirus
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the supply and use of blood in transfusions in England; whether the current reduction in donor numbers continues to match a reduction in the demand for transfusions; whether they anticipate any critical imbalances in the blood supply chain over the next year; and if so, whether they plan to review mitigation options.
- Answer
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NHS Blood and Transplant is accountable to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and is responsible for the provision of a safe, reliable, efficient supply of blood to hospitals in England.
NHS Blood and Transplant aims to retain around six days’ supply of blood at any one time. This is in addition to the stock held within hospitals, which is typically five to six days’ stock. As at 2 December, NHS Blood and Transplant had eight days’ supply of blood, including donations being processed.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- HL8871
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Disease control Blood transfusions Coronavirus
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