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Can gay men donate blood in scotland1/31/2024 Scottish LGBTI equality charity, the Equality Network, has welcomed the new blood donation rules which they say will reduce, but not eliminate, the discrimination faced by gay and bisexual men. “We will continue to work with the Government and other organisations to create a fairer system for gay and bi men who want to donate blood.” “To avoid this, we’d like to see the introduction of an individualised risk assessment of blood donors, which would allow more people to donate safely, regardless of their sexual orientation. However, there’s still work to do, as many gay and bi men will still be excluded from donating. “Reducing the deferral period makes it easier for gay and bi men who want to donate blood and that’s an important step forward. Ruth Hunt, Chief Executive Officer at Stonewall, said: “We’re pleased to see the Government and NHS Blood and Transplant Service respond to the Freedom to Donate campaign in such a promising way. The changed rules have come into effect today (November 27) in Scotland and Wales, and will come into effect in England tomorrow (November 28).įurther changes are already being considered, with campaigners favouring a system that profiles based on individual risk, rather than categorising all sexually active gay men as inherently at-risk. This means that gay and bisexual men are now eligible to donate blood if they abstain from sex for just three months.
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