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Scotland's patients need your help

Just one blood donation can save or improve the lives of up to three people

World Blood Donor Day sees the launch of our new campaign, featuring real donors from around Scotland.

To be ready to help Scotland’s patients at any time, we aim to stock six days’ worth of each blood type at all times.

Our live document sets out our most up-to-date advice for donors, including your eligibility to donate

You can now give plasma in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee blood donor centres.

Patients across Scotland rely on platelets, including people with cancer and leukaemia .

How much do you know about your blood? We aim to have six days supply of each blood group at all times.

Blood Donor 24 is a team of emergency response donors who pledge to give blood within 24 hours.

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Knowing your blood group is important. You can see your blood type on your donor card, or simply ask next time you give blood.

18 August 2022