After the blood transfusion service implemented its shift to its 0845 number before the end of the so called 'consultation period' I wrote to my MP moaning about it. It seems to have worked. Ive now had a copy of a letter from the director of blood donation giving a new 0300 number which can apparently be used at local rates and will be included in your mobile phone allowance.
The number is: 0300 123 23 23.
Apparently they are going t obe launching this new donation number publicly "within the next couple of weeks" but he hopes it will be of use to me

And I, in turn, hope it will be of use to others

Andy.