Brighton’s first permanent blood donor centre now open
New blood donor centre
A new blood donor centre has been launched at 1 Gloucester Place (BN1 4AA). It can be found between the Palace Pier and Brighton Train Station, and is less than a 10-minute walk from the station.
This centre is open seven days a week, including some evenings, with 1,100 appointments available to book each week and six donor chairs to collect whole blood. It features modern furnishings with wi-fi availability and a refreshment area where donors can relax after giving blood.
Brighton Donor Centre is one of three permanent centres opened by the NHS over the last nine months to increase blood stocks and donor numbers across the country.
Brighton donors
Students are estimated to make up 14% of Brighton’s population – significantly higher than the average across England, where students make up approximately 4% of the total population.
With many of these students aged between 19 to 22, the NHS is keen to encourage students and young people to book in and become the next generation of blood donors.
One in 10 Brighton residents also identify with a sexual orientation other than heterosexual. Since 2021, more Gay and Bisexual men have become eligible to donate following the introduction of the FAIR guidelines, and the NHS is keen to raise awareness of this change.
Donor eligibility is now based on individual behaviours instead of previous blanket restrictions based on gender and sexual orientation.
There remains an ongoing need for more donors of Black heritage to help patients with sickle cell, who need ethnically matched blood. Having a diverse blood donor base helps to ensure the right mix of blood groups to meet demand.
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"We're asking Brighton residents to make an appointment at the new donor centre to give blood and help save lives.
"From September, our new centre has capacity for 1,100 appointments a week, so I urge all potential donors to sign-up today. We need a steady supply of donations, so even if your appointment is a few months off, your blood will still save lives then.
"The entire donation process takes just an hour. Each donation can save up to three lives, so every person who comes forward will help us save even more lives across the country."
Clare Carman, Brighton Clinical Donor Centre Manager
More information
Address: 1 Gloucester Place, Brighton BN1 4AA
There are several car parks within walking distance of the centre. Please note, these car parks are pay and display parking. Visit Brighton and Hove City Council website for more parking information - here.
The building is fully wheelchair accessible at ground level. On arrival, please use the buzzer and staff will open the automatic doors. When inside, there are non-automatic doors into the donor centre, however, staff will open these for you. Fully accessible toilets are also available on-site.
For more information, see blood donors and disability.
Opening hours
The donor centre is open on weekdays, evenings and weekends, as follows:
- Monday: 10:20am - 7:10pm
- Tuesday: 10:20am - 7:10pm
- Wednesday: 10:20am - 7:10pm
- Thursday: 10:20am - 7:10pm
- Friday: 10:20am - 7:10pm
- Saturday: 8:50am - 5:40pm
- Sunday: 8:50am - 5:40pm
Please note, these hours may be different on bank holidays.
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