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Latest post on 05 March 2013 - 05:56
Hi Swils, you can go anytime between 7am and 7pm. It's very hassle free, you'll need some ID and they'll do a pin prick beforehand to make sure you have enough heomoglobin. It does only take 10 minutes for the donation but you will be kept there for a bit to make sure you are ok. You'll be there max 45 minutes. But you are right in not going for a while until you are feeling better. :)
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Latest post on 04 March 2013 - 07:05
Giving this another bump.
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Latest post on 03 March 2013 - 20:17
There are questions on the questionnaire regarding how long you have lived in the UK post 1980 but I believe if you didn't have transfusions then it's fine. If you are in any doubt or have any questions at all, please call the number on the link, the staff are very knowledgable and helpful. :)
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Latest post on 03 March 2013 - 19:11
Bumping for donations tomorrow
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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 16:02
aw, darn, i thought she was really preggers! :(
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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 15:50
What about Oman/Salalah. Nice climate, nice pace of life and the Middle East culture you have grown to love. :)
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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 15:28
The blood donation centre is fantastic. They will immediately take a pin-prick of your blood and analyse it to check your type and to make sure you have enough hoemoglobin to donate. It takes less than an hour of your time and the staff there are SO grateful and friendly. Website is here http://www.dha.gov.ae/EN/Facilities/SpecialityCenters/DubaiBloodDonationCentre/Pages/default.aspx with contact details here Address Dubai Blood Donation Center, Latifa Hospital, Oud Metha Road, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, P.O.Box: 9115. Telephone +971 4 219 3221 +971 4 219 3768 +971 4 219 3000 Email [email protected] Facebook Dubai Blood Donation Center
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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 15:26
Thank you for bumping, raising awareness and reminding us all to give blood regularly.
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Latest post on 17 June 2012 - 12:47
it is a beautiful sunny day here with little white clouds - no haze or dust at all. Just been in the swimming pool and sitting thinking about how many different languages I heard being spoken around us. Had a lovely breakfast & chatted today with friends from all corners of the globe. There's nowhere like Dubai!!! Welcome in advance to the UAE. :)
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Latest post on 14 June 2012 - 20:44
A big bump for this
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Latest post on 19 May 2012 - 20:13
Funny, I've just been thinking about the Olympics! :) I know!! lol.
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 21:07
Beautiful old pictures of our beautiful city. Thanks for sharing :)
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 06:55
Nicely done! :)
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Latest post on 17 March 2012 - 21:10
on getting into the Olympics!!! http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle09.asp?xfile=data/theuae/2012/March/theuae_March428.xml&section=theuae
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Latest post on 08 February 2012 - 18:53
Ps not jump leads we have tried that! Really need them tonight if possible sorry thanks!
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Latest post on 08 February 2012 - 18:48
Ok thanks still on the look out after speaking to sabc thanks! Can anyone help?!
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 10:48
But well done for calling x
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 10:43
http://www.emirates247.com/news/government/sheikh-mohammed-leads-by-example-donates-blood-for-patients-2012-01-19-1.438474
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 10:23
http://www.emirates247.com/news/government/sheikh-mohammed-leads-by-example-donates-blood-for-patients-2012-01-19-1.438474
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 10:15
A nice article in all the newspapers this morning, on how HH Sheikh Mohammed visited the Blood Donation centre yesterday at Latifa (Al Wasl) hospital to donate blood. http://www.newzglobe.com/article/20120119/sheikh-mohammed-leaves-everyone-amazed Come on people, let's save some lives :)
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 07:56
another bump for this...
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 06:18
Bumping this for the mums just back from holidays.
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 16:37
Am only passing a msg on but well done everyone :) 3 month reminders is a great idea By the way one time a local chap was there he said he goes once a month (or 6wks or something) because apart from saving lives he said it is si good for your body as all your blood cells regenerate and makes you feel good :)
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 16:31
I just thought of how this can be resolved :) (not sure about backdated but let's say going forward) The service charges are paid through Dewa like housing fees are! There is a separate section fpr service charges and which company they are ultimately passed on to (nakheel, Emaar ettc) Who pays this is sorted out between ll and tenant at start of contract and rents reduced accordingly to the tenant if required etc. If it is not paid then electricity etc are cut off within a month in the usual way that Dewa would operate if not paid.
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 15:42
Thank you Zannie for going :) Bump for anyone who hasn't seen it yet <em>edited by Patriotic on 05/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 11:25
Bump
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 11:24
Aren't Emirates flying direct now from Dublin?
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 09:57
I am not sure, there must be a reason why the negative groups are required :( Only 1-2% of the population have -A, -B or -AB so they are very rare in the first place. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_type
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 09:38
They are not open on Sat PP. It's quite quick, maybe you could go in your lunch hour. Thanks for helping. :)
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 09:15
great! Just called and spoke to them, they are open Sun-Thurs 7am - 6pm (so working ladies can go before work maybe :) ) The number to speak to the nurse to ask re b/feeding and vitiligo is 04-2193784 just tried but nobody is answering at the moment, maybe you can try in a while.
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 09:04
bumping
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 06:05
Barmkin it is worth giving them a ring to ask or popping in - I'm sure they would be really grateful. :)
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 20:11
Thanks all. They are so appreciative and I think the -A is the one that is really required urgently so keep passing the word around. Thanks :)
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 17:42
Hi, I've just called them and it's ringing out, I think they work office hours. Just noticed they have a FB page so maybe that can be passed around too. Let's get the word out! [url=http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=108727048281&ref=search&sid=100000283636575.2230020045..1'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 16:24
great....and bump!!!
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 13:52
Bump! Am here now and they have not had anyone new from this thread so please come on folks!
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 12:00
The numbers etc are here [url=http://www.dohms.gov.ae/EN/Facilities/SpecialityCenters/DubaiBloodDonationCentre/GivingBlood/Pages/WherecanIgiveblood.aspx'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 11:59
There is no link. They called me because I am on the list of -A donors and asked me to go asap today. when I asked them if they would like me to spread the word they said yes please and also to say -B and -O. You can ask your DH to give them a ring if he would like further info.
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 11:35
Not sure on the visitor status but from the website You are not eligible to donate blood if you: Are sick (cold, flu, sore throat or diarrhoea). Have taken antibiotics within the last five days. Have had dental work within the last three days. Are anemic (Iron Def. Anaemia). Are pregnant. Have had any ear/body piercings, or have had a tattoo, within the last year.
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 11:23
Of course they could always do with any group, but specifically today they urgently require -A, -B and -O
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 10:43
Sorry, going to be bumping this all day.
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Latest post on 02 December 2011 - 09:20
Love it!!!!!!!!! :)
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Latest post on 02 December 2011 - 08:54
Al Wasl Hospital have paediatricians on duty 24 hours a day.
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Latest post on 02 December 2011 - 07:18
***Happy Birthday UAE!!!!!!!!*** xxxxxxxx
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 17:08
Some nice pics of events that took place in the run up to National Day. Loving the Sharjah equestrian one and the Dubai Modern High School event in Safa park. Nice pics!! http://gulfnews.com/pictures/news/time-to-celebrate-1.939548
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 16:19
That's nice :) is it National Day related?
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 16:18
The events calendar is here http://gulfnews.com/in-focus/40yearsofuae/news/uae-s-40th-national-day-events-calendar-1.934569 Emaar National Day's Parade 03/12/2011 4pm - 6pm Old Town and Emaar Boulevard EmaarUAE 40th National Day Parade
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 16:16
:) Í think the parade at Downtown is on Saturday at 4.30pm...
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 16:14
Di, there IS a parade at Emaar Boulevard, (Sat 3rd Dec @ 4.30pm) but that's a really old link you have posted, from 2009 <em>edited by Patriotic on 01/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 16:13
There is also a parade along Mamzar Corniche tomorrow (Fri) at 9am :) And a march of loyalty tomorrow (Fri) along Beach Road at 4pm.
 
 
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