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COVID-19 measures taken by IBTS to protect donors and staff:In line with other healthcare environments, IBTS will continue to apply COVID-19 safety measures to protect our donors and staff:Clinic safetyAppointments: All clinics are now appointment based – to book an appointment call 1800 731 137. First Time Donors are very welcome. Donors should arrive at clinic on time to facilitate social distancing.Face Masks: Medical-grade (surgical) face masks are mandatory and are available on clinic. Only exception to this is if a donor cannot wear a surgical mask for health reasons e.g. allergic to latex. In this case a clean reusable mask must be worn. IBTS staff will be wearing masks throughout the process. Hand gel is provided and all donors must use it.Additional Covid Donation restrictionsCovid-19 symptoms: You can donate 7 days after having Covid-19 once you are fully recovered and asymptomatic. You can now attend even if you have a mild residual cough. You will be asked questions on clinic to ensure you are fully recovered and fit to donate. Please call our donor helpline if you were seriously ill or hospitalized.Close Contacts: You can donate if you are a Covid Contact once you are well and asymptomatic. Appointments: Please make every effort to make your appointment if you are still eligible as currently 400 appointments per week are not being kept for various reasons which impacts seriously on our ability to supply our hospitals.Covid-19 Vaccine/Booster: You must wait 48 hours before donating after any HPRA approved vaccination/booster, once you feel well and are asymptomatic.Health care workers: can donate if they have been in contact with a case of suspected/confirmed Covid-19 once they are wellDonors over 70/plus: Must be fully vaccinated, have a GP letter stating fitness to donate (this needs to be renewed annually) and have donated within the last 2 years, and are otherwise eligible.More Information here regarding Covid-19 measures in place. Thank you for your donation, your help and co-operation. 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Platelets are used in the treatment of cancer and leukemic patients, bone marrow transplant, new born babies and burns victims. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service provides life-saving platelets to all of the hospitals in Ireland. Due to the rising number of cancer diagnosis in the country, there is always a need for platelet donors. There are just 2,400 Irish platelet donors and we are looking for new donors to join the panel.What are Platelets?Why Give Life Saving Platelets?Platelets Donation ProcessCan I Give Platelets?Platelets Eligibility QuizPlatelets Application FormPlatelet clinics opening timesPlatelets FAQsPlatelets CampaignsPlatelet Donation LeafletPre Donation QuestionnaireClinic Platelet Donation Information LeafletCommon reasons you may not be able to give plateletsBone MarrowFor more than 80 diseases and disorders, a stem cell transplant can be a treatment option. The Irish Unrelated Bone Marrow Registry is determined to help patients in find a life-saving unrelated donor. Every person who registers gives a patient in need a better chance of finding their life-saving match. It is important to understand what is involved in the process, including the commitment required. Find all the information you need here!What is Bone Marrow?Why Join the Bone Marrow Registry?Bone Marrow Donation ProcessCan I Join the Bone Marrow Registry?Bone Marrow Eligibility QuizBone Marrow FAQsClinical ServicesThe IBTS offers a number of specialist services to hospitals throughout the country. 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IMAGINE WHAT YOUR COMMUNITY COULD DOConor is a family man in his fifties, working in insurance, and a member of several local sports clubsCARRYING ON THE FAMILY TRADITIONGrainne and Sarah are mother and daughter and both in the teaching profession with Sarah currently studying to be a teacher.I WANT TO KEEP ON GIVINGTaxi driver and father of 6, John has been a regular donor since he turned 18IT'S ABOUT MAKING A DIFFERENCELaura is 25 years old and a full time fire-fighter. 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