John JamesSector leader
Chief Executive of the Sickle Cell Society
Cited in UK press coverage of health & social care
1 citation
Across 1 topic, first on 27 Aug 2026.
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“These figures show an urgent need for more blood donors, especially from Black and brown heritage communities. The blood types most commonly needed for sickle cell patients are more prevalent in people of Black heritage, who remain under-represented in the donor pool.”
Chief Executive of the Sickle Cell Society · Hospital discharge / bed-blocking · 27 Aug 2026 · Rise in sickle cell disease prompts NHS call for more Black blood donors ↗
Source references
- Rise in sickle cell disease prompts NHS call for more Black blood donorstheguardian.com · 27 Aug 2026
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