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This episode is brought to you by NHS blood and transplant. There is currently a real need for people of black heritage to give blood regularly

to help treat black patients with sickle cell.

There's a reason why this really matters to us and potentially for you as well.

But first, let's just explain what it means for patients with sickle cell, for those who might not be sure about it.

It's a serious lifelong condition caused by unusually shaped red blood cells.

It can be severely painful and life limiting, but well-matched blood from a donor helps patients live life to the full.

So why does this matter so much to us, you ask?

Sickle cell can affect anyone but is more common in people of Black Heritage and is the fastest growing inherited blood disorder in the UK.

We urgently need new donors of Black Heritage to help fight Sickle Cell and regularly give blood to help save and improve lives.

The NHS needs 250 blood donations a day to help people affected bicycle cell.

That's a whole lot of blood so you can understand why there's a need for people to donate.

The good news is that giving blood is quick and easy. It takes just one hour to save up to three lives.

To be fair, I haven't given blood before, but knowing all of this information now,

I definitely want to do it and want to urge others to do it too. It's in our blood to help fight sickle

cell. Book now at blood.cold. UK.

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