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Shropshire • Staffordshire • Cheshire Blood Bikes

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It's been quite a busy two weeks for our FMT (Faecal Microbiota Transplants) service. We have co-ordinated deliveries to:
County hospital, Stafford
James Cook hospital, Middlesbrough
Royal Liverpool University hospital
Scarborough hospital
Queen Alexandra hospital Portsmouth
St James hospital, Leeds
Queen. Elizabeth hospital Glasgow
North Manchester hospital
Raigmore hospital Inverness
Macclesfield Hospital
Royal Cornwall hospital, Truro
Royal Bolton Hospital
Nobles hospital, Isle of Man
Queen Elizabeth hospital,Gateshead
Royal Gwent hospital, Newport x 3
Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli
Royal Worcester
It meant 19 seriously ill patients were treated and involved many
blood bike groups doing relays plus the Civil Air Support facilitating 2 long distance and over sea deliveries.
Our contact at the Microbiome Treatment Centre at the University of Birmingham makes the point that "It is with the support of the blood bikes that they have been able to get the treatments all over the country to patients who otherwise would never have access to FMT. Without the support of the blood bikes they wouldn’t be able to survive. The FMT service would not exist it is a simple as that. "
So well done to our Co-ordinator Pam, the riders and controllers of various blood bike groups - too numerous to mention. And a few photos from the past 2 weeks. Teamwork - #itswhatwedo ... See MoreSee Less

Its been quite a busy two weeks for our FMT (Faecal Microbiota Transplants) service. We have co-ordinated deliveries to:
County hospital, Stafford
James Cook hospital, Middlesbrough
Royal Liverpool University hospital
Scarborough hospital
Queen Alexandra hospital Portsmouth
St James hospital, Leeds
Queen. Elizabeth hospital Glasgow
North Manchester hospital
Raigmore hospital Inverness
Macclesfield Hospital
Royal Cornwall hospital, Truro
Royal Bolton Hospital
Nobles hospital, Isle of Man
Queen Elizabeth hospital,Gateshead
Royal Gwent hospital, Newport x 3
Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli
Royal Worcester
It meant 19 seriously ill patients were treated and involved many
blood bike groups doing relays plus the Civil Air Support facilitating 2 long distance and over sea deliveries.
Our contact at the Microbiome Treatment Centre at the University of Birmingham makes the point that It is with the support of the blood bikes that they have been able to get the treatments all over the country to patients who otherwise would never have access to FMT. Without the support of the blood bikes they wouldn’t be able to survive. The FMT service would not exist it is a simple as that.
So well done to our Co-ordinator Pam, the riders and controllers of various blood bike groups - too numerous to mention. And a few photos from the past 2 weeks. Teamwork - #itswhatwedo

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Fantastic team 👏

Great fantastic team

Shropshire • Staffordshire • Cheshire Blood Bikes

3 hours ago

Hello Summer! ☀️🍦

Did you know that today is the first day of Summer?

It’s time for park picnics, ice cream vans and drives to the beach… no matter the weather!

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Hello Summer! ☀️🍦 Did you know that today is the first day of Summer? It’s time for park picnics, ice cream vans and drives to the beach… no matter the weather! #SSCBB #BloodBikes #ItsWhatWeDo

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Shropshire • Staffordshire • Cheshire Blood Bikes

4 days ago

A picture gallery this evening. Volunteer members of several blood bike groups working together to help our N.H.S. staff and hospitals.

At 8:00am our rider Mark E, collected FMT from Birmingham destined for a patient in a hospital in Inverness. He met up with John from the Civil Air Support who flew the FMT to Inverness for onward relay to Raigmore hospital. The FMT was delivered safely at 12:49pm by blood bike rider Martin from Highland And Islands Blood Bikes

More teamwork when Greater Manchester Blood Bikes Charity asked us to participate in another relay receiving a sample from them, from Thameside hospital, for onward delivery to a hospital in Abingdon. Our rider, Phil W. collected from Alan then rendezvoused with Ian from Warwickshire and Solihull Blood Bikes for the final stretch.

More FMT was needed by Macclesfield General which was collected from Sue at the Med School by our rider Mark B. who then delivered it safely to Dr Koss.

We must not forget our North Staffs rider, Russell B , who collected samples from the Royal Stoke and delivered to several Birmingham hospitals. As usual his journey started early at Greggs!!

In Cheshire Derek was tasked to collect two litres of breast milk from the The Milk Bank at Chester which was needed by the Neonatal ward at the Royal Stoke whilst his other Cheshire colleagues, Martin H. and Mark I. visited Salford Hospital and the Royal Liverpool.

Over in East Staffs the Controller asked Alan P. to pick up a placenta from Queens Hospital Burton for delivery to Alderhey Hospital in Liverpool.

In addition Paul D. helped out Bridgnorth Community Hospital by transporting samples to the Royal Shrewsbury pathlab.

The morning went smoothly. The FMT's like clockwork thanks to our FMT Co-ordinator Pam and Helen B, as Controller , made sure everyone arrived home safely.

And that was just this morning .............................................................. 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less

A picture gallery this evening. Volunteer members of several blood bike groups working together to help our N.H.S. staff and hospitals. At 8:00am our rider Mark E, collected FMT from Birmingham destined for a patient in a hospital in Inverness. He met up with John from the Civil Air Support who flew the FMT to Inverness for onward relay to Raigmore hospital. The FMT was delivered safely at 12:49pm by blood bike rider Martin from Highland And Islands Blood Bikes More teamwork when Greater Manchester Blood Bikes Charity asked us to participate in another relay receiving a sample from them, from Thameside hospital, for onward delivery to a hospital in Abingdon. Our rider, Phil W. collected from Alan then rendezvoused with Ian from Warwickshire and Solihull Blood Bikes for the final stretch. More FMT was needed by Macclesfield General which was collected from Sue at the Med School by our rider Mark B. who then delivered it safely to Dr Koss. We must not forget our North Staffs rider, Russell B , who collected samples from the Royal Stoke and delivered to several Birmingham hospitals. As usual his journey started early at Greggs!! In Cheshire Derek was tasked to collect two litres of breast milk from the The Milk Bank at Chester which was needed by the Neonatal ward at the Royal Stoke whilst his other Cheshire colleagues, Martin H. and Mark I. visited Salford Hospital and the Royal Liverpool. Over in East Staffs the Controller asked Alan P. to pick up a placenta from Queens Hospital Burton for delivery to Alderhey Hospital in Liverpool. In addition Paul D. helped out Bridgnorth Community Hospital by transporting samples to the Royal Shrewsbury pathlab. The morning went smoothly. The FMTs like clockwork thanks to our FMT Co-ordinator Pam and Helen B, as Controller , made sure everyone arrived home safely. And that was just this morning .............................................................. 🙂

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Such an amazing team of people, we truly couldn't get FMT to patients without your help x

Amazing team work. 👍👏

Well done to all and all blood bike volunteers. Amazing job everyone and thank you. Stay safe.

Well done to all involved. Brilliant teamwork #itswhatwedo

Amazing work by all x

Fantastic team work so often unappreciated by so many xx

Absolutely stunning !

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Shropshire • Staffordshire • Cheshire Blood Bikes

6 days ago

Happy Father's Day 🌟

May your day be filled with laughter, love, and plenty of dad jokes!

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Happy Fathers Day 🌟 May your day be filled with laughter, love, and plenty of dad jokes! #SSCBB #BloodBikes #ItsWhatWeDo

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Shropshire • Staffordshire • Cheshire Blood Bikes

1 week ago

You'll find us at Morrisons in Wellington today, an opportunity to find out about the service we give our local NHS and to buy one of our teddy bears, Bobby, Betsy or Biker. ... See MoreSee Less

Youll find us at Morrisons in Wellington today, an opportunity to find out about the service we give our local NHS and to buy one of our teddy bears, Bobby, Betsy or Biker.

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Good to see the team today.

Shropshire • Staffordshire • Cheshire Blood Bikes

1 week ago

The sun is shining and you are assured of a warm welcome by our SSCBB team at the Staffordshire Police Open Day at Bingley Hall Showground, Stafford.

Looks to be an amazing day out for families. Free car parking and free entry. Don’t miss it!!

Opens 11:00am til 4.

Wonderful to see Julia Mitchell, recently retired High Sherriff of Staffordshire sitting on Mark Mason 3. Julia recently presented us with her High Sherriff’s Award.

Wow!! We are busy!!!!

A wonderful day drawing to a close. A visit from the Chief Constable of Staffordshire Police, Chris Noble, to says thanks for attending and East Staffs rider Dave E. took the photo opportunity with bloodbike Mark Mason. ... See MoreSee Less

The sun is shining and you are assured of a warm welcome by our SSCBB team at the Staffordshire Police Open Day at Bingley Hall Showground, Stafford. Looks to be an amazing day out for families. Free car parking and free entry. Don’t miss it!! Opens 11:00am til 4. Wonderful to see Julia Mitchell, recently retired High Sherriff of Staffordshire sitting on Mark Mason 3. Julia recently presented us with her High Sherriff’s Award. Wow!! We are busy!!!! A wonderful day drawing to a close. A visit from the Chief Constable of Staffordshire Police, Chris Noble, to says thanks for attending and East Staffs rider Dave E. took the photo opportunity with bloodbike Mark Mason.

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Shropshire • Staffordshire • Cheshire Blood Bikes

1 week ago

Happy World Blood Donor Day ❤️

#DidYouKnow that by becoming a blood donor, you can save up to 3 lives in 1 hour?

We need your help now more than ever to keep providing lifesaving blood to the NHS.

Whether it be the early hours of the morning, or the end of the night, if a hospital urgently requires blood, blood bikers are there to help.

👉 Find out more about giving blood here -

👉 Find out more about our charity and the work we do here -

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Happy World Blood Donor Day ❤️ #DidYouKnow that by becoming a blood donor, you can save up to 3 lives in 1 hour? We need your help now more than ever to keep providing lifesaving blood to the NHS. Whether it be the early hours of the morning, or the end of the night, if a hospital urgently requires blood, blood bikers are there to help. 👉 Find out more about giving blood here - https://www.blood.co.uk/ 👉 Find out more about our charity and the work we do here - https://ssbbgroup.org.uk/ #SSCBB #BloodBikes #ItsWhatWeDo

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Shropshire • Staffordshire • Cheshire Blood Bikes

1 week ago

Tutbury was the venue of Sam C's talk last night following an invitation to talk to the WI about our Charity.
She received a lovely warm welcome and the ladies were delighted when duty rider Rod K. popped in for a visit with blood bike Imogen 11. ... See MoreSee Less

Tutbury was the venue of Sam Cs talk last night following an invitation to talk to the WI about our Charity.
She received a lovely warm welcome and the ladies were delighted when duty rider Rod K. popped in for a visit with blood bike Imogen 11.

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Well done brilliant 👏

well done sam, did see you the other night in mini,hope you are keeping well

Shropshire • Staffordshire • Cheshire Blood Bikes

1 week ago

Our Speaker Team Lead, Helen B. was a guest last night at a Charities Presentation Evening held by the Rotarians of Stafford Castle Rotary Club.

Eight chosen charities were invited to join the members for an evening meal and to receive a donation from outgoing President Sinha.

SSCBB have received donations from the Club several times in the past following presentations from our talks team. Helen accepted a very generous donation of £500 on behalf of our charity. ... See MoreSee Less

Our Speaker Team Lead, Helen B. was a guest last night at a Charities Presentation Evening held by the Rotarians of Stafford Castle Rotary Club. Eight chosen charities were invited to join the members for an evening meal and to receive a donation from outgoing President Sinha. SSCBB have received donations from the Club several times in the past following presentations from our talks team. Helen accepted a very generous donation of £500 on behalf of our charity.

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Wonderful

Shropshire • Staffordshire • Cheshire Blood Bikes

2 weeks ago

Here’s Alby, with Grandad Karl at Tesco yesterday!

Already has his blood bike and Hi-viz (and looking to taking over!)

👉 Find out more about our charity and the work we do here -

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Here’s Alby, with Grandad Karl at Tesco yesterday! Already has his blood bike and Hi-viz (and looking to taking over!) 👉 Find out more about our charity and the work we do here - https://ssbbgroup.org.uk/ #SSCBB #BloodBikes #ItsWhatWeDo

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I'd better book his check ride!

He absolutely loves his jacket!

Wonderful just love it

What a cute little bike and kid

RESPECT.

What a lovely photo of a present and future blood biker

👌

Thank you Karl .

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Shropshire • Staffordshire • Cheshire Blood Bikes

2 weeks ago

Any tractor fan would have been delighted at the display of vintage, classic, 4 x 4's and modern tractors that wound their way from Watery Lane, Haughton to Great Chatwell this morning.

A Tractor Run, organised by Roger Perry, was raising money for our charity. Roger and his supporters have been raising money for SSCBB for several years.

Rider and Speaker team member, Colin H. and Controller Helen B. joined the 30 tractors for the start of the run and had a catch up with those taking part.

The weather forecast was not looking favourable but it was fine and dry at the start so fingers crossed it stayed that way for the run out.

We really appreciate your continued support Roger. Thank you.

👉 Find out more about our charity and the work we do here -

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Any tractor fan would have been delighted at the display of vintage, classic, 4 x 4s and modern tractors that wound their way from Watery Lane, Haughton to Great Chatwell this morning. A Tractor Run, organised by Roger Perry, was raising money for our charity. Roger and his supporters have been raising money for SSCBB for several years. Rider and Speaker team member, Colin H. and Controller Helen B. joined the 30 tractors for the start of the run and had a catch up with those taking part. The weather forecast was not looking favourable but it was fine and dry at the start so fingers crossed it stayed that way for the run out. We really appreciate your continued support Roger. Thank you. 👉 Find out more about our charity and the work we do here - https://ssbbgroup.org.uk/ #SSCBB #BloodBikes #ItsWhatWeDo

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Shropshire • Staffordshire • Cheshire Blood Bikes

2 weeks ago

Area Manager Tom and colleague Ben made us very welcome today at Asda Burton.

👉 Find out more about our charity and the work we do here -

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Area Manager Tom and colleague Ben made us very welcome today at Asda Burton. 👉 Find out more about our charity and the work we do here - https://ssbbgroup.org.uk/ #SSCBB #BloodBikes #ItsWhatWeDo

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What people say about us

“The blood bikes are vital to getting our life saving faecal transplants to critically ill patients with C. dificile infection”

Professor Peter Hawkey, FMT Service Lead, PHE Public Health Laboratory Birmingham

“On a regular basis we need to transport samples urgently, between Shrewsbury and Telford, and also from here in Shropshire to Birmingham and beyond. In the past it has been quite difficult, out of hours, to get those samples moving quickly, so it has made a huge difference to us to be able to rely on blood bikes to get those samples moving for us.”

Debbie Jones, Support Services Care Group Director Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

“The voluntary service the blood bikes offer us has been instrumental in widening the scope of our FMT service across the country and ensuring costs are a low as possible for the NHS”

Dr Vicki McCune, FMT Service Manager PHE Public Health Laboratory Birmingham

“There is certainly times when the quicker we can get results back, the better the outcome for the patient, so blood bikes are helping to save lives and, at the same time, they are saving the NHS lots of money”

Debbie Jones, Support Services Care Group Director Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

“We are so grateful to the volunteer riders who give up their time to courier blood products and urgent samples for testing between our hospitals and the regional NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) centre in Birmingham. Every minute counts when it comes to helping seriously-ill and injured patients and being able to call on the blood bikes round the clock helps us to provide safe, effective treatment and transfusions.”

Paula Gardener, Chief Nurse Burton Hospital Trust (covering Burton, Lichfield and Tamworth)

“We very much appreciate all of their efforts and the support they give both SaTH and the wider NHS.”

Debbie Jones, Support Services Care Group Director Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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