Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is urgently calling for A and O blood donations in the next week, as blood supplies run very low nationally.

Here in the ACT, 200 additional donors are needed to prevent the stocks falling to critical levels by June.

Type O and A blood are among the types most frequently ordered by hospitals, making these donors critical to maintaining a safe and reliable blood supply.

Lifeblood spokesperson Cath Stone is urging donors with type A or O blood to book an appointment and donate this week.

“We’re asking anyone who might be eligible and is feeling healthy and well – particularly those with A or O blood – to book an appointment now, before winter illnesses take hold,” she says.

“One hour in a donor centre can make a life‑changing difference for someone else, and it helps protect our blood supplies through the colder months ahead.”

To book a donation, call 13 14 95 or visit lifeblood.com.au

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