Blood donor service efficiency?

IanH replied on 28/03/2016 13:29

Posted on 28/03/2016 13:29

Went to give blood this morning - it would have been my 71st donation.

As all the dates at our local centre clashed with holidays etc I undertook to travel about 10 miles each way to another town.

When I arrived for my appontment I was greated with "we're running at least half an hour behind". Based on previous experience (and the size of the queue) I'm quite sure this would have been at least an hour.

I'm afraid I didn't wait.

Last time I went, I'd booked the first appointment of the day, hoping to avoid too much of a wait, but even then I arrived to be told "we're running late" - what??

I really do think they should have more consideration for people and sort themselves out.

EmilysDad replied on 29/03/2016 10:40

Posted on 29/03/2016 10:40

First donation was at HMS Fisgard (no longer in existance but was across the road from Navy School's HMS Raliegh) at the age of 18 and have given frequently in between ....a round 60-odd donations later. My A rh -ve is always in demand Cool

IanH replied on 29/03/2016 11:08

Posted on 29/03/2016 11:08

To those making sarcastic comments about people dying because I didn't wait......I'd just like to point out that I've already donated 70 times, including in December and will be going again in July......hardly selfish (but there again, some will jump at any excuse to have a dig - but please carry on if it makes you feel better).

Cornersteady replied on 29/03/2016 11:46

Posted on 29/03/2016 11:46

To those making sarcastic comments about people dying because I didn't wait......I'd just like to point out that I've already donated 70 times, including in December and will be going again in July......hardly selfish (but there again, some will jump at any excuse to have a dig - but please carry on if it makes you feel better).

at the end of the day Ian, you couldn't be bothered to wait one hour because you couldn't be seen straight away.

Then you say you're making a point by leaving and not donating so that things improve? Will the NHS be trembling this morning as you didn't give blood, what point are you trying to make? It's not like you're keeping revenue away from a comapany,  What would happen if everyone acted like you did? Who will ultimately lose out?

 

IanH replied on 29/03/2016 13:57

Posted on 29/03/2016 13:57

Ahh well, it'll give you something else to put in your stalking notebook, won't it? Wink

I'm content that I give more often than most people have.......

Cornersteady replied on 29/03/2016 14:08

Posted on 29/03/2016 14:08

SmileAhh well, it'll give you something else to put in your stalking notebook, won't it?

I'm content that I give more often than most people have.......

Don't be silly I don't have a book - its a 189 page word document.

You do give more than anyone I have known or heard about.

BTW mine is only used for 'research' purposes, no the club is not trying to clone me!

IanH replied on 29/03/2016 14:12

Posted on 29/03/2016 14:12

 

BTW mine is only used for 'research' purposes, no the club is not trying to clone me!

Well, I don't expect they get many donations that are green......

Cornersteady replied on 29/03/2016 14:52

Posted on 29/03/2016 14:52

 

BTW mine is only used for 'research' purposes, no the club is not trying to clone me!

Well, I don't expect they get many donations that are green......

You have just given me the best compliment ever! You think I'm  a Vulcan! I always thought you're a fellow ST fan

Live long and prosper

 

Kirk or Picard?

cyberyacht replied on 30/03/2016 10:59

Posted on 30/03/2016 10:59

Giving blood is something I've always felt guilty about but I'm too squeamish about needles. A bit hypocritical really as doubtless I'd be happy to be a recipient if the need arose.

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