That is weird about the National Blood Service. Guess they don't want people who think they might be infected to visit them. I was just suggesting for people to go donate a pint (which I encourage everyone to do anyway, have for years).
One of the things you get besides knowing you are helping people who need blood, and a cookie, is this information.
They really do test every donation, for HIV and other things like hepatitis. And they will contact you if there is a problem.
I read the link. You have to fill out similar forms before you give blood.
So I agree. If you think you are at risk of having HIV, don't go to the blood bank. Buy a test or go to Public Health.
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