| Comment | I was in there today making my 23rd donation.
The staff are absolute heroes in my opinion. Was also told about how busy they'd been, how they've noticed more and more people being on edge and unfortunately taking it out on them, how they've had the additional pressure of all the covid precautions, how they have been short staffed because the nurses need to go off sick at the smallest sign of illness. It's been a trying time for them, doing a vital and meaningful job under difficult conditions.
I respect them all greatly, as well as anyone who has donated a single time or over 100 times (as one kind old lady was telling me about last year). I go out of my way to try and say something kind and express my gratitude every time I am in. They are always thanking me so it's the least I can do.
I suffer quite severe mental health issues including anxiety. I get very anxious every time going in, especially when pricking the finger and inserting the needle. They always help me and support me and before long I feel at ease, having a great chat. Before you know it the donation is up. I don't bully or harass others to do it, but I gently recommend you do donate if you are able to. It takes very little time and it's a good thing to do. All blood types are always in demand. |
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