Obligatory | Must not donate if: Has ever received money or drugs for sex. |
See if Relevant | Blood Safety Entry |
Additional Information | People who have received payment for sex are at high risk of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection.
They also represent one of the groups of individuals within whom emerging infections spread before they are recognized. This was the case with HIV infection. Because of this, the law requires that they are permanently excluded from becoming donors. |
Information | This is a requirement of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005. |
Reason for change | This is a new entry, replacing and extending the previous entry for 'Prostitutes'. |
Donor Information | If you wish to obtain more information regarding a personal medical issue please contact your National Help Line.
Please do not contact this web site for personal medical queries, as we are not in a position to provide individual answers. |