'It wasn't just the doctors who saved my son's life, it was blood donors too', says Lincoln mumMeghan Lusby's baby boy remained at Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre for eight months and had several blood transfusionsView Image Meghan Lusby in hospital at Nottingham’s Queen’s Medical Centre (Image: NHSBT / submitted)Lincoln mum Meghan Lusby credited blood donors for saving the life of her son Joey Thacker, now two. ‌The baby boy remained at Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre for eight months and had more blood transfusions. "But it wasn't just the doctors who saved his life, it was blood donors too. Around one in four donors in England have the blood needed to help critically-ill newborn babies, health officials have revealed. Article continues below"The NHS needs new donors to maintain the supply of lifesaving blood to patients of all ages.

Source: Daily Mirror March 23, 2026 14:51 UTC