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.
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Scotland's patients need your help
Just one pint of blood can save or improve the lives of up to three people
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Blood Donor 24
Blood Donor 24 is a team of emergency response donors who pledge to give blood within 24 hours.
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Give platelets
Patients across Scotland rely on platelets, including people with cancer and leukaemia .
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Blood types
How much do you know about your blood? We aim to have six days supply of each blood group at all times.
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The journey of donated blood
Each precious blood donation has a very short shelf life. We have to act fast to make sure it goes where it's needed.
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Are you the type to save a+ life?
Knowing your blood group is important. You can see your blood type on your donor card, or simply ask next time you give blood.
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Latest news
01 August 2019
Mighty donors from Little Acorns grow
Little Acorns nursery visits Aberdeen Donor Centre
30 July 2019
Donor advice line opening times
Revised hours for donor contact team.
24 July 2019
Behind the scenes: How your gift is used
Every single day, the medical team from the Main Recovery Unit at the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh see the difference your blood donations make to patients.
19 July 2019
A donor's legacy
DSM Nutrition staff give blood in memory of a much loved colleague