THEATR Clwyd has helped boost supplies of blood for the NHS.

The theatre, based in Mold, has successfully hosted the Welsh Blood Service when they ran four days of blood donation sessions between June 1 and 5, which saw 252 donors attended the sessions with 105 people stepping through the doors to become donors for the first time.

The sessions, for which additional safety measures were put in place with increased donor screening and social distancing, are vital in supporting the NHS and ensuring that hospitals around Wales have good supplies of blood throughout the coronavirus outbreak.

The donations received have potentially saved the lives of 654 people in Wales.

Liam Evans-Ford, executive director at Theatr Clwyd, said: "We’re hugely proud of the success of the recent blood donation drive with Welsh Blood Service at the theatre.

"The blood service are a vital part of our NHS and it’s important to us, as a community asset, to play our part and support them."

Additional blood donation sessions have been announced at Theatr Clwyd on Monday, 20 June and Tuesday, 21 July.

The process takes approximate 45 to 60 minutes and each donation can help three patients in need.

The sessions are by appointment only.

People can book online or call 0800 252266.

For more information on donating blood, visit www.welsh-blood.org.uk