Find out your blood type, sign up for the donation register, watch a film and listen to a panel discussion. This free, drop-in event aims to boost people’s confidence in giving blood.
10am-2pm
NHS What's Your Blood Type
Come along and find out your blood type. This is done by NHS staff taking a small sample of blood from the finger and measuring the reaction on specialised cards. The whole process should only take 5 minutes. You’ll also be one step closer to becoming a blood donor by signing up to the NHS blood donation register. Drinks and snacks served throughout.
12-1pm
Film Screening: Three Songs on Pain, Time and Light by Black Audio Film Collective
This film celebrates the life and work of black British artist, Donald G. Rodney (1961-1998), who suffered from Sickle Cell Anaemia, and how he used his art to come to terms with constant pain.
1-2pm
Panel Discussion
Panel hosted by the Barbican's Global Majority Network and the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust Charity.
This event is for everyone, but we especially encourage those with Black heritage to attend.
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Fountain Room
Location
The Fountain Room is located on Level G.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
The Fountain Room is on the ground floor level of the Barbican.
From the Silk Street entrance, go over the bridge and turn right across the ground floor foyer.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
