04/06/2026
Missing Type
National Blood Week 2026
is back!
People rarely think about their blood type – most of us don’t even know our blood type. But if that ‘type’ was to go missing in everyday life, people would start to pay closer attention to the need for blood.
When there’s a missing type, one donation can make all the difference…
The campaign first launched in 2016, with the aim of raising awareness of how vital blood donations of each type are. You might see the letters A, B & O missing from view, 10 years later we still need your help to fill the gaps.
We would love to see our partners across Northern Ireland get involved this National Blood Week (8th - 14th June).
What you can do to help us find the :
1. Join in
Change your email signature to remove the letters A / B / O
Change your social media handle to remove the letters A / B / O
2. Spread the word
Share our social media posts
Tell your friends, family and colleagues
3. Book to donate
Visit www.nibts.org to book your appointment to donate
Freecall us on: 08085 534 653 Who we are The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service exists to fully supply the needs of all hospitals and clinical units in the province with safe and effective blood and blood products and other related services. The discharge of this function includes a commitme...
