VOLUNTEERS are being urged to come forward and donate blood at the Oxford Donor Centre next week.

NHS Blood and Transplant needs volunteers to donate blood at the following donor centre at the John Radcliffe Hospital on Thursday, July 19.

The sessions will be held from 8am to11:45 and 12:25pm until 3:20pm.

Walk in appointments are available however anyone wishing to attend is strongly recommended to book ahead.

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