One million regular blood donors are needed to help Britain avoid its first ever "red alert" blood shortage crisis. There is also a "critical" need for more donors who have the so-called universal blood type - O negative blood, which is needed for treatment in emergencies. Nick Dixon reports.

What do you expect when this ridiculous country allows thousands of illegals to enter on a daily basis and put more and more strain on the NHS

People should give blood if they are able. 👍

Just tried to sign up to give blood put in a queue for 11 mins! Honestly this country!

I noticed that Susanna and Richard didn’t chip in after Ranvir stopped talking.

Well, if that doesn’t shout out for a good old fashioned cuppa and a bit of blood donation, I don’t know what does. Time to roll up your sleeve, folks!

All in Christ Jesus use all their blood, spirits, souls ask Yahweh that permanently Elise Oyinkromeineifa's body stops struggling to retain blood, produce new blood cells and all works not of Christ on her blood, liver, plasma we curse, stop now invoking the name of Jesus Christ

appts used to be quick to get, close to home or work and at convenient times Just tried to get an appt in Lpool and times were 830 to 330 over 4 different days in June! Had to wait until Sept for appointment I could attend as don’t drive. What happened to blood bus attending work

I had a blood transfusion after I had my 3rd child so I went & gave blood I gave 33 units & was then told because I received it in 1987 I couldn’t give it anymore

No I won't be doing this

A blood transfusion saved my life 12 years ago and ill be forever grateful to the person who donated it

Used to be a regular donator, now it’s a 6 hour round trip via public transport to Plymouth. Bring back the local donation centres.