Urgent need for blood and plasma donations in northern suburbs
Lifeblood WA says its blood and plasma reserves have hit their lowest level in almost a decade. The Edgewater donor centre, the only permanent blood donation point in the northern suburbs, needs 250 blood donations and 240 plasma donations before the end of October. Lifeblood director Jessica Willet says blood donations have dropped by 60 per cent since June, due to a prolonged cold and flu season. She says time is the biggest barrier for people. Donations can be booked through the Lifeblood app.