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Change the rules to allow gay men to donate blood more freely.

Closed 830 signatures

What the petition asks

NHS has been crying out for people to donate more blood. Yet as a gay man I cannot do this as easily as others mainly due to the restrictions in place. Having to abstain from sex for 3 months as of 2018 is still not good enough. Gay men want to help save lives too. Help change the rules. Equality.
https://www.blood.co.uk/who-can-give-blood/men-who-have-sex-with-men/

Timeline

19 Sep 2017 Petition opened for signatures
19 Mar 2018 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 830
Status Closed
Opened 19 Sep 2017
Closed 19 Mar 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.