VOLUNTEERS are being asked to give blood in Oxford next week.

NHS Blood and Transplant has called for volunteers to donate blood at the Oxford Donor Centre at the John Radcliffe Hospital on Thursday, July 19.

Two sessions will be held on the day, the first from 8am to 11.45am and the second from 12.25pm until 3.20pm.

Walk-in appointments are available, but anyone wishing to attend is urged to book ahead.

For more information or to book an appointment call 0300 123 23 23 or visit blood.co.uk