JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

Sex Worker

ObligatoryMust not donate if:
Has ever received money or drugs for sex.
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Additional InformationPeople 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.
InformationThis is a requirement of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.
Reason for changeThis is a new entry, replacing and extending the previous entry for 'Prostitutes'.
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Update Information

This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.