Blood donation near you: Mobile drives in Lublin

30 August 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Find blood donation near you with eight mobile drives across Lublin region. Learn dates, eligibility and tips for expats.

RCKiK runs a series of mobile drives offering blood donation near you across the Lublin region. Consequently, the regional centre will visit eight towns between 31 August and 6 September.

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Where to find blood donation near you

The schedule covers Lublin on 31 August, Hrubieszów on 1 September and Radzyń Podlaski on 3 September. Moreover, teams will operate in Łęczna on 5 September. In addition, mobile units will serve Chełm, Komarów-Osada, Piaski and Zakrzówek on 6 September. The drives aim to make donation easy and local. Therefore, donors can avoid long travel.

Eligibility and how to prepare

Healthy adults aged 18 to 65 may donate blood. Donors must weigh at least 50 kilograms. However, candidates must not have cold or infection symptoms. In addition, recent surgeries, certain medications, endoscopic exams, tattoos or piercings can delay donation. Every candidate completes a health questionnaire and undergoes basic tests. The medical staff will make the final decision about eligibility. Before donating, sleep well and eat a light low-fat meal. In addition, drink about two litres of fluids the day before. Avoid alcohol and cut back on smoking. Bring a photo ID to the site and tell staff about medications and recent procedures. Furthermore, the visit usually takes under an hour, including screening and a short rest after donation.

Why these drives matter

Regional drives boost blood stocks at hospitals and clinics. Therefore, they reduce the risk of shortages in the autumn. RCKiK stands for Regionalne Centrum Krwiodawstwa i Krwiolecznictwa and it coordinates collection and testing. In addition, the centre works with hospitals and the National Health Fund for treatment logistics. Blood banks test each donation for safety before hospitals use it. Moreover, mobile collections often reach smaller towns where fixed centres do not operate. Expats make a noticeable difference by donating locally. However, staff always screen for travel history and health factors before acceptance.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: If you are an expat, bring your passport or residence card and tell staff about any medicines. (PESEL is the Polish national ID number; NFZ is the National Health Fund; ZUS handles social insurance.) In addition, donation is voluntary and free, and medical staff decide final eligibility. Also, many centres have at least one English speaker, but a short Polish summary helps.

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