The Blood Stocks Management Scheme was established in 2001 to understand and improve blood inventory management across the blood supply chain. Hospitals and Blood Services from the UK and Republic of Ireland are currently participating in the scheme.

Central to our work is VANESA, a data management system, where hospital and blood service data is collected. In return participants can view real time data and charts.

Elaine MacRate has been seconded to the post of BSMS Manager for a period of 12 months whilst Sue Cotton undertakes a role within the Integrated Transfusion Services project. Elaine has been working as Regional Customer Services Manager for Midlands and South-West and has extensive experience as a Transfusion Laboratory Manager in a variety of hospitals. Elaine is looking forward to taking the work of the BSMS forward in 2012/13.

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The dates for the Regional Roadshows have been moved to avoid clashes with other national blood transfusion meetings . Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience, but we wanted to make sure everyone has the opportunity to attend. The new dates are:

• Sheffield The Source Skills Academy, Sheffield S9 1EA - 8th May 2013
• Birmingham Jury’s Inn Birmingham Hotel, B1 2HQ - 21st May 2013
• London Friends House, Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ - 5th June 2013

Presentations will include Use of blood by helicopter air ambulance, the impact of a 'local' major incident, and the results of our O RhD Negative survey, plus some useful stock management ideas and how VANESA can help manage stock levels.

Registration for these events is now open. Please click here to access an application form.