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Sixty years of blood

The past 60 years has seen some remarkable discoveries and important developments in the effective use of blood and its associated products. Click on one of the decades below to find out more about some of these developments.
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poster 1940-1950
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poster 1950-1960
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poster 1960-1970
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poster 1970-1980
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poster 1980-1990
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poster 1990-2000
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poster 2000-2008
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You need to read this!
New legislation has been introduced which you must read before giving blood. Click here to read our Donor Information Sheet.
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3 teaspoons of blood can save a premature baby's life.
3 teaspoons can save a premature baby's life. Find out how your blood can save lives.