We won't stop until we achieve our goal of a truly individualised risk-based blood donation policy for gay and bi men 💉🏳️🌈♥️
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14 Dec 2020
We can't believe we actually did it.
Today, our proposals for an individualised risk-based policy assessing risk NOT sexuality becomes official government policy.
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FreedomToDonate retweeted
12 May 2023
We said the work we did with @FreedomToDonate was world-leading, here's why.
Today, the FDA follows @NHSBT's lead and introduces a rather familiar new risk-based assessment for gay and bi donors
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cnn.com/2023/05/11/health/bl…
14 Dec 2020
I made a promise that I'd never stop campaigning until I could repay the donor who saved my Grandad's life.
Today, @FreedomToDonate's proposal of an individualised risk-based policy assessing risk NOT sexuality becomes official government policy.
Could not be prouder.
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FreedomToDonate retweeted
27 Jan 2023
BREAKING: We’re closer to finally ending the antiquated and discriminatory policy preventing men who have sex with men from donating blood. The time is now for the FDA to remove the remaining barriers. hrc.org/press-releases/break…
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FreedomToDonate retweeted
30 Dec 2022
Donated a pint of the good stuff🩸💉
Even got a sticker for being brave😂🥳 @NhsBlood @FreedomToDonate
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16 Nov 2022
Fantastic to see Ireland also accept an individualised risk-based policy to make blood donation fairer and more inclusive.
We said the UK would lead the way, now to ensure all those who want to donate, and could do so safely can.
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rte.ie/news/health/2022/1115…
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FreedomToDonate retweeted
12 Oct 2022
Today we’ve issued an alert on blood stocks and have asked hospitals to put measures in place to ensure that blood remains available for those in greatest need.
If you are O positive or O negative please make an appointment as soon as you can.
Read more: bit.ly/3CrvdEC
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FreedomToDonate retweeted
2 Aug 2022
I wrote this piece for @Independent just over two years ago, ahead of my first ever #BloodDonation. Thanks to law changes (lobbied by the likes of @FreedomToDonate) I gave blood for sixth time yesterday🩸
independent.co.uk/voices/blo…
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15 Jun 2022
Are you a gay/bi man who’s started donating blood in the last year? 💉🏳️🌈
@NHSBT want to hear from you: bit.ly/SurveyFAIR
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14 Jun 2022
1 year ago today🌈💉
The UK now assesses ALL donors, regardless of their sexuality, on their individual risk - unlocking thousands of new gay and bi donors.
Countries around the world are now looking to the UK and we're supporting their work so all those who could donate can.
14 Dec 2020
We can't believe we actually did it.
Today, our proposals for an individualised risk-based policy assessing risk NOT sexuality becomes official government policy.
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FreedomToDonate retweeted
14 Jun 2022
1 year ago today, and following 7 years of passionate campaigning with @FreedomToDonate, we changed the law.
Thousands of gay and bi men are now able to donate who couldn't before and countries around the world are following our lead.
Find out if you can too - @GiveBloodNHS 🏳️🌈
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FreedomToDonate retweeted
7 May 2022
Heading to my 4th blood donation @GiveBloodNHS, I have made a donation ASAP after each 12 week break since I have legally been able to @FreedomToDonate (walking because can't go to the gym later, the humidity is being disagreeable with my hair)
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FreedomToDonate retweeted
15 Feb 2022
The team of @FreedomToDonate never gave up and now the UK has one of the most inclusive blood donation policies anywhere in the world 🩸🏳️🌈
Standing alongside giants in this category, making a positive change for so so many, genuinely a honour to be nominated 💙
15 Feb 2022
Our next 🎀 @JustEatUK - Outstanding Contribution to LGBT Life 🎀 nominee is the wonderful Ethan Spibey @EthanLDN, founder of Freedom To Donate
View the full shortlsit 👇 👇 👇
britishlgbtawards.com/top-10…
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25 Nov 2021
Great to see Germany pursuing an individualised risk-based policy for gay and bi men in their new coalition deal.
In June, the UK announced a world-leading blood donation policy, here's to more countries following suit 🎉🏳️🌈
24 Nov 2021
4⃣ No restrictions on blood donations by gay and bi men, and trans people
5⃣ Funding of gender reassignment surgeries through public-private insurance
6⃣ Compensation for trans people who have suffered harm due to former gender change requirements
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FreedomToDonate retweeted
17 Jul 2021
#DonatingBlood together thanks to organisations like @FreedomToDonate lobbying for change. Featuring my #La mask from @THTorguk 🩸🎉
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FreedomToDonate retweeted
7 Jul 2021
Gave blood this morning for the first time in 17 years after rule changes allowing gay men to donate. Thanks for the campaigning @FreedomToDonate @EthanLDN
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FreedomToDonate retweeted
2 Jul 2021
Donated blood again today🩸& being an #LGBTQ donor after the new rule changes is even better @FreedomToDonate 🌈 If you can, please consider donating @GiveBloodNHS The team at Ashbourne were fantastic today🩹
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FreedomToDonate retweeted
2 Jul 2021
Today was the first day I’ve given blood in 15 years because of the restrictions on the gay men donating. @FreedomToDonate
Slightly emotional to be able to be a 🩸donor again. If you can @GiveBloodNHS, please do.
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