The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has officially revised its deferral policy to align with more equitable standards. I am grateful to the 156 people who supported this effort to ensure fairness in blood donation. We will continue to monitor the implementation of these new guidelines to ensure they remain inclusive …
November 2, 2012
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October 11, 2012
The feedback received during this campaign highlights a significant desire for equitable health policies in Ireland. I am currently reviewing the administrative requirements necessary to bring our concerns directly to the Irish Blood Transfusion Service.
October 11, 2012
The momentum behind this initiative has grown significantly beyond my initial expectations. This surge in support confirms that the call for equitable donation policies resonates with a vast number of people. We are now preparing the next phase of our outreach to ensure these concerns reach the proper authorities.
Reached 100 supporters
October 11, 2012
6 Comments
TOTAL DISGRACE. END DISCRIMINATION NOW
Ireland is better than this. Do the right thing and change the rules already.
Ridiculous policy. We are always short on blood anyway so they should be happy to take it from healthy donors.
The screening process should be based on individual risk not sexuality. Get with the times IBTS.
Its 2016 for god sake. Why are we still doing this.
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The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has officially revised its deferral policy to align with more equitable standards. I am grateful to the 156 people who supported this effort to ensure fairness in blood donation. We will continue to monitor the implementation of these new guidelines to ensure they remain inclusive …
November 2, 2012
Final supporters
Updates
October 11, 2012
The feedback received during this campaign highlights a significant desire for equitable health policies in Ireland. I am currently reviewing the administrative requirements necessary to bring our concerns directly to the Irish Blood Transfusion Service.
October 11, 2012
The momentum behind this initiative has grown significantly beyond my initial expectations. This surge in support confirms that the call for equitable donation policies resonates with a vast number of people. We are now preparing the next phase of our outreach to ensure these concerns reach the proper authorities.
Reached 100 supporters
October 11, 2012
6 Comments
My brother tries to donate every time and gets turned away because of who he loves. It is incredibly hurtful and backward.
TOTAL DISGRACE. END DISCRIMINATION NOW
Ireland is better than this. Do the right thing and change the rules already.
Ridiculous policy. We are always short on blood anyway so they should be happy to take it from healthy donors.
The screening process should be based on individual risk not sexuality. Get with the times IBTS.
Its 2016 for god sake. Why are we still doing this.
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My brother tries to donate every time and gets turned away because of who he loves. It is incredibly hurtful and backward.