SILHILLIANS are being called on to roll up their sleeves and donate blood.
NHS Blood and Transplant are inviting residents to help fill available blood donation appointments in coming days and weeks at centres including Birmingham Donor Centre.
Gerry Gogarty, director of blood supply at NHS Blood and Transplant, said: “Right now, there is a particular need for more O negative and B negative donors, as well as more donors of Black heritage to help treat patients with sickle cell.
“O negative is the blood type used to treat patients in emergencies, including accidents and childbirth, and is therefore in constant high demand.
“By giving an hour of your time, you could save up to three lives.”
To donate blood click here or call 0300 123 23 23 to book an appointment.
