Armed Forces: Blood Transfusion Services
2026-07-07 · Ministry of Defence · HL1850 · Official question
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the resilience of the UK's blood supply to support military operations during a prolonged conflict or major national emergency.
Answer
Defence Medical Command (DMedC) has completed a detailed assessment of the requirement for blood to support military operations across a range of scenarios, including warfighting at scale. This work supports the ongoing strategic partnership with NHS Bloo...