The Welsh Blood Service will be visiting Memorial Hall Barry for 5 days. There are over 550 appointments to fill and have encouraged Penarth residents to book their slots in.

At the moment the Welsh Blood Service are only able to accept donors with an appointment.

They said: ''At present, there is only 3% of the population who donate blood and we need all the help and support of the communities that we attend to make the collection days a success.

''The blood service needs to collect 350 units every day to supply the 19 Welsh Hospitals in Wales and at times this can be extremely challenging for us.''

The Welsh Blood Service have set up regional donation hubs during the coronavirus, therefore your regular place of donation may no longer be available and you may have to travel further than normal.

During the Pandemic the blood service is unable to take walk-ins. Blood Donation is classed as essential travel.

If you are fit and well please click on the link below to book a convenient day and time.

Please support your local session in these unprecedented times to continue the vital supply of platelets and blood products.

They are available from the 15th - 19th of June.

Just click on this link to book an appointment.