Welcome to the patient information page! Here you will find resources* for patients, families & carers.
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We welcome all feedback. Please get in touch with us to tell us what you think! Or if there is anything you feel would be useful but isn’t here, we would like to hear your suggestions too – email us at shot@nhsbt.nhs.uk
A graphic from SHOT that shows the ten steps in transfusion, with critical points when ‘positive’ patient identification is essential – that’s when someone should ask you to confirm your identity.
The United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland Blood Transfusion Network has produced resources to support Consent for Blood Transfusion for both patients and healthcare teams to ensure patients are able to make an informed decision about their transfusion.
A 2-page document from SHOT with information on what to expect, and tips to make your transfusion easier and safer. Click on the image below to see the full version.
Haemovigilance – working to ensure blood transfusion safety
A graphic from SHOT that shows the importance of haemovigilance, which is a set of surveillance procedures covering the entire transfusion chain, from the donation and processing of blood and its components, to their provision and transfusion to patients and their follow-up.
Graham Donald and Charlotte Silver are lay members of the SHOT Steering Group. In these short videos they talk about their roles with SHOT and the key part that patients themselves have to play in transfusion safety
A 7-page leaflet for patients who may need a red cell, platelet or plasma transfusion. This leaflet was prepared by the UK and Ireland Blood Transfusion Network on behalf of the 4 UK Blood Services.
You can find more patient information leaflets from NHS Blood & Transplant at the following link:
Consent for blood transfusion
Guidance for Healthcare Practitioners in the UK
Transfusion information for patients
Risk and benefits of blood transfusion
