WHILE it’s promising to see packed blood donation sessions it is slightly disheartening to hear of people being turned away.

The Oxford Mail was very proud to have made some difference earlier this year when we launched our campaign to get 2,000 new donors signed up.

We had heard stories of empty sessions across Oxfordshire and were desperate to change that after hearing of the life-saving impact blood donations can have.

It certainly seems to have struck a chord, which is great, but potential blood donors should not be put off.