The Blood Transfusion Department is part of the Department of Haematology, Southmead Hospital. The Department provides a 24-hour service from Southmead Hospital to meet the demands of the local hospitals and community. 

Departmental Structure

Head of Department
Dr. Alastair Whiteway

Transfusion Laboratory Manager
Mr. Tim Wreford-Bush

Specialist Practitioner of Transfusion
Dr. Karen Mead

Laboratory During Opening Times

Telephone: 0117 4148350 (8am-10pm)
(ext 48350)

Out of hours

On-Call BMS via switchboard
(bleep 9433)

Staff Contacts

Dr Karen Mead
Telephone: 0117 4148358 (ext 48358)
Mobile: 07785485532
Email: karen.mead@nbt.nhs.uk

Mr Tim Wreford-Bush
Telephone: 0117 4148363
(ext 48363)
Email: tim.wreford-bush@nbt.nhs.uk

Mooi Tay
Transfusion Practitioner
Telephone: 0117 4148358 (ext 48358)
Email: MooiHeong.Tay@nbt.nhs.uk

Opening Times

Monday – Sunday: 8am to 10pm

Out of Hours Service

Out of hours, an on call Biomedical Scientist (BMS) can be contacted via switchboard or bleep 9433.

Departmental Services

• Issuing of Compatible Blood Components
• Blood Product Issue
• Blood Grouping and Antibody Screening
• Kleihauers (for foetal leaks)
• Clinical Advice
• Blood Transfusion Training Services

Blood Components and Products Available

• Red Blood Cells
• Platelets
• Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
• Cryoprecipitate
• Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (PCC)
• Coagulation Factor Concentrates
• Human Albumin Solution (HAS)
• Anti-D Immunoglobulin

Useful Links

General Educational Resources

Patient Blood Management

Blood Transfusion Patient Consent

Beriplex Administration