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Brits can finally give blood in Spain after decades-long ban

For years, Britons were automatically excluded from donating blood in Spain, even if they met all other health criteria.

Last updated: October 5, 2025 5:58 pm
Laurence Dollimore
Published: October 5, 2025
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British residents in Spain can finally roll up their sleeves to give blood after a ban that lasted more than two decades was quietly lifted this year. The restriction, which dated back to the early 2000s, was originally imposed over fears surround

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ByLaurence Dollimore
Laurence Dollimore has been covering news in Spain for almost a decade. The London-born expat is NCTJ-trained and has a Gold Star Diploma in Multimedia Journalism from the prestigious News Associates. Laurence has reported from Spain for some of the UK's biggest titles, including MailOnline, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, The Sun and the Sun Online. He also has a Master's Degree in International Relations from Queen Mary University London.
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