Show of solidarity through blood donation

  A donation session for doctors taking part in industrial action has given new meaning to the idea of shedding blood, sweat and tears for your profession. The event, which took place at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge yesterday, saw up to a dozen junior doctors giving blood in a show of positive action for patients and the health service. The event which was organised by a group of junior doctors, including specialty trainee in clinical oncology Sara Lightowlers (pictured), was designed to provide doctors taking action an opportunity to make a contribution to healthcare. She said: ‘I used to donate blood regularly as a medical student… but having to work long hours since I qualified I have not been able to. ‘This afternoon there have been at least 12 junior doctors signing up to donate … many of us wanted to use today to give something back [to the health service].’ With picket lines going up around England yesterday as part of 48 hours of action, junior doctors across the country have been staging a range of different activities, such as first aid and lifesaving skills courses. Dr Lightowlers said that she hoped to see further donations go ahead during the second day of the 48 hours of action today [10 March]. Register as a blood donor
Source: BMA News - Category: UK Health Source Type: news