People are being called to give blood during the winter period at a donor drive this week.

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) will be collecting blood a Morrisons Supermarket, in Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, on January 2.

There will be two sessions for people to give blood, the first starting 12.20pm to 3.20pm and the second starting from 5pm to 7.20pm.

With the cold weather and the increase in hospital admissions the NHS are in need more blood.

Anyone aged 17 to 65, weighing more than 50 kg, seven stone 12lbs, and in general good health, can give blood.

For more information or to book an appointment call 0300 1232323 or visit www.blood.co.uk.