The Health benefits of donating blood.

**Iceman123** · 30-07-2022, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by armstrong

Not allowed to do it in Thailand. Cos of the old mad cow disease years ago.

ditto for Oz

**DrWilly** · 30-07-2022, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by Iceman123

ditto for Oz

I think that's just been lifted.

ETA - confirmed. British people can donate blood in Australia after mad cow disease ban is lifted | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site

**nidhogg** · 30-07-2022, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by DrWilly

Great day out, fantastic post and kudos for giving blood.

Poland and Indonesia have flags with red and white horizontal stripes: Whit don bottom and red on top is The Republic of Indonesia.

green owed.

Sadly you missed the black stripe at the bottom. There is also something in the white stripe, consistent with Arabic writing. Iraq it is.

**DrWilly** · 30-07-2022, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by nidhogg

Sadly you missed the black stripe at the bottom. There is also something in the white stripe, consistent with Arabic writing. Iraq it is.

Ooops, so I did (being on the laptop now, I can make it out more clearly).

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**Joe 90** · 21-02-2023, 05:01 AM

5 mins 40 seconds today!

A new personal best.

Tbf it is quite worrying that I can bleed out a pint of blood in 3 minutes.

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**39TG** · 21-02-2023, 01:17 PM

I have a nearly 16 year old Thai step-grandson with Thalassemia. He's had about 30 blood transfusions in his life as he makes crap blood. I'm very grateful for those who donate blood in Thailand.

**Joe 90** · 03-03-2023, 04:44 PM

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**Joe 90** · 22-03-2024, 02:23 AM

Hit the bronze award today for 10 donations, only 7mins 40 seconds for extraction.

Felt a bit dizzy since, almost pissed like.

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**DrWilly** · 22-03-2024, 07:19 AM

**BLD** · 22-03-2024, 06:25 PM

Sunderland supporter?

**helge** · 22-03-2024, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by Joe 90

Felt a bit dizzy since, almost pissed like.

So.....Give the Wanking a rest

**Simon43** · 27-03-2024, 09:10 PM

Same goes for me. Why the fcuk don't they put a sign up indicating the cut off age? 60 in Ting Tong Land.

It's the same age in Laos, but I lie about my age

The nurse/registration staff never ask to see your passport, so when asked for my date of birth I sort of go "...er....." as I work out a suitable year. I'm now touching 65 and I've been lying to them for the past 6 years or so! Last time the nurse said "you seem to be younger than last time" and smiled knowingly....

The reason I give lie is firstly because I'm reasonably fit and healthy and secondly the shortage of blood here in Luang Prabang is acute. When the kids smash themselves up their motorbikes the call goes out by telephone for those on 'the list' to come to the hospital asap to donate blood. I'm on the list as being contactable 24/7.

I also get a free t-shirt each time I donate blood, which means that I have avoided buying a new shirt for the past 5 years

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**Joe 90** · 27-03-2024, 09:30 PM

Good show Simon.

I think the cut off age in the UK is 70 , that's if you've been a regular donor.

**Joe 90** · 26-07-2024, 06:47 AM

Blood stocks drop to '''unprecedentedly low levels''' in England - BBC News

**Joe 90** · 16-11-2024, 02:45 AM

Done my bit again today, took 9 minutes this time which is average..

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Dogs can donate also..

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**david44** · 16-11-2024, 03:00 AM

Good man'
A little prick
Needle Park
A discharge
Pretty nurse
Chocky Bicky
Winner winner
chicken dinner!!
Some might pay
for such frisson

Classic English drole
Hancock's take

**Joe 90** · 16-11-2024, 03:40 AM

Good find!

**Joe 90** · 29-11-2024, 03:50 AM

Nice to know my blue blood is going to a red rag from Trafford

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**misskit** · 29-11-2024, 07:10 AM

Saw this today and thought you might like to read it, Joe.

Doing good is good for you, research shows

If you want to increase your happiness and well-being, spend your money, time or energy on someone else.

Research consistently finds that acts of altruism, such as donating money, volunteering or giving blood, benefit both the receiver and the giver — even when the giver does not expect anything in return.

“Finding joy in helping others is fundamental to who we are as a species,” said Elizabeth Dunn, a professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia.

REMAINDER HERE MSN

**Joe 90** · 29-11-2024, 01:38 PM

Interesting article and a lot of truth to it imhe.

Cheers.

**Joe 90** · 11-02-2025, 02:20 AM

Decided not to clench today and just go with the flow.
Took 10 minutes 30 seconds.
Didn't break any records but the job was done.
Apparently there is a 15 minute cut of limit , not sure about elsewhere in the world.

A lady who came in at the same time got rejected because of low iron levels, she seemed pretty cheesed off being rejected after making the effort . Understandable really, but safety first.
They check your iron by taking a pin prick drop from a finger and drop it into a test tube of liquid.
If you drop of blood sinks to the bottom of the test tube then I presume your iron content in your blood is heavy enough and you're good to donate.

Relaxed vibe in here today, with some Madness on the radio and chilled out staff..

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