# Blood Assist

> Reference guide for healthcare professionals on blood component administration and patient care during transfusions. (iPhone/iPad app by NHS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blood-assist/id1550911130 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NHS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1192687136)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-01-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blood-assist/id1550911130/reviews.md

## What is Blood Assist?

NHS Blood and Transplant developed Blood Assist to support healthcare professionals involved in the administration of blood components and the care of patients during transfusion.  It provides an aide memoir for best practice in administration summarising key guidelines and recommendations from SHOT, the British Society for Haematology and the Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood Tissues and Organs. The app complies with NHSBT’s quality standards and has no associated information governance concerns as no patient data can be inputted.  The app is intended for use by healthcare professionals - if you are not a professional please seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions

## Key features

- Blood component administration guide
- Patient care during transfusion
- Summarizes key guidelines
- Complies with NHSBT quality standards
- No patient data input

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blood-assist/id1550911130/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great app: but requires you to accept TOS every time it’s opened

*2022-08-18*

Really good UI, but there’s currently a bug that makes me accept and re-accept the terms of service every time it’s opened. Timeliness is key in the practical utility of these apps.

## Frequently asked questions about Blood Assist

### What is Blood Assist used for?

Blood Assist is a reference tool for healthcare professionals to support the administration of blood components and the care of patients during transfusions. It summarizes key guidelines and best practices from authoritative sources.

### Is Blood Assist free to use?

Yes, Blood Assist is completely free to download and use. It was developed by NHS Blood and Transplant and does not require any payment or subscription.

### Does Blood Assist collect patient data?

No, Blood Assist does not collect any patient data. It is designed as an aide memoir for best practices and has no associated information governance concerns because no patient data can be inputted.

### Who is the target audience for Blood Assist?

The app is intended for use by healthcare professionals. If you are not a professional, it is recommended to seek a doctor's advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions.

### What guidelines does Blood Assist summarize?

Blood Assist summarizes key guidelines and recommendations from SHOT (Serious Hazards Of Transfusion), the British Society for Haematology, and the Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood Tissues and Organs.

### On which devices can I use Blood Assist?

Blood Assist is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be accessible on various Apple mobile devices.

### How often is Blood Assist updated?

The latest version of Blood Assist is 2.3.4, and it was last updated on November 9, 2025. This indicates regular updates to ensure the information remains current.

### Does Blood Assist have ads?

No, Blood Assist does not contain advertisements. As a free application developed by a health organization, it focuses on providing information without commercial interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.4 — 2025-11-09

App stability improvements

### 2.3.3 — 2025-09-30

Minor updates for stability

### 2.3.2 — 2024-10-15

Updated content

### 2.2.7 — 2022-07-06

Updated content

### 2.2.5 — 2021-07-08

Minor stability fixes

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