WHEN it comes to giving blood, Lancashire BAE Systems comes out number one company in the nation.
New figures released by the National Blood Service show BAE Systems nation wide donated in 1999 a very healthy 6123 units, heading a poll of Britain's top 20 corporate organisations which support on-site blood donation.
And the poll shows that Lancashire sites alone collected a staggering 1613 units -- 26 per cent of the total collection.
The National Blood Service has twice a year for the past 12 visited BAE Systems, which has a site at Samlesbury employing around 4,000 people and at Warton, Preston.
As many as 800 employees per session give blood in the work's gymnasium.
Alison Grey, occupational health manager, said it was a pleasure to work with the National Blood Service.
"You will never know when you might need blood, which is why we actively encourage as many people as possible from BAE Systems to donate," she said.
The poll results coincide with the launch of the new National Blood Service campaign 'Work Together to Save a Life', which encourages blood donation sessions in the workplace.
Jim Moir, director of donor services at the National Blood Service, said: "It is fantastic to see that BAE Systems is leading the way for other organisations. I am also delighted to see the North West making every effort to give blood."
Picture: Melissa Nisbett of the National Blood Service presents an achievement certificate to Alison Grey, occupational health manager at BAE Systems
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