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08 March 2024

Shingles vaccine

Whether you can give blood depends on the brand of vaccine you have had.

05 March 2024

Exciting times as Dundee becomes Scotland's new plasma donation hub

Starting from April 1st, 2024, SNBTS needs to recruit 1,000 plasma donors throughout Scotland. It is currently planned that 350 of these donors will be based in Dundee

In the last six years the demand for blood in Scotland has reduced by more than 20%. Consequently we require fewer collection sessions, so you may notice we are not visiting certain towns and villages as often as we have in the past.

Hepatitis A: Update for Donors living in the ML5 and ML6 postcode areas

Meet the doggy donors from the Pet Blood Bank UK who have helped give dogs across the country life saving transfusions.

As any new parent knows, there aren’t enough hours in the day. But for one Midlothian family, finding a spare hour was a top priority.

Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD).

Blood donor week is a celebration of blood donors in Scotland: it’s our chance to thank people who save lives.

You may find these leaflets helpful if you have been involved in or affected by a traumatic incident.

England and Scotland's blood stocks are at safe levels. If you have an appointment to give blood in the next few days, please do your best to keep it, particularly if you are blood group O negative.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Saturday 27 April

We aim to retain 6 days of stocks at any time in order to meet the requirements of patients in Scotland.

Learn more about blood types