2017
Department of Health Reduces Blood Donation Deferral Period
Legal UK
The deferral period for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men wishing to donate blood was reduced from 12 months to 3 months. This change reflected evolving scientific evidence and marked a step towards eliminating discrimination in blood donation, though campaigners called for fully individualised risk assessments.
Impact & Significance
Enhanced access to blood donation for the LGBT community by focusing on individual risk rather than blanket bans.
Reference Record
- Date
- 2017
- Era
- 2010-2019
- Sources
- 1
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