Division 1.1 Age and body weight of donors
United Kingdom
| Age | 18 to 65 years | |
| 17 to 18 years | — unless classified as a minor by law, or with written consent of parent or legal guardian in accordance with law | |
| First time donors over 60 years | — at the discretion of the physician in the blood establishment | |
| Over 65 years | — with permission of the physician in the blood establishment, given annually | |
| Body weight | ≥ 50 kg for donors either of whole blood or apheresis blood components | |