HALTON residents are urged to use save lives by giving blood.

Blood is used in accident and emergency situations, during surgery and in maternity and neonatal care when either mum or baby need blood.

It is also used as a treatment for cancer and blood disorders.

A blood donor sessions is being held on Wednesday, November 19 at The Foundry, Lugsdale Road, Widnes from 1.30pm-3.30pm and 5pm-7pm.

Call 0300 1232323 for more details.