Children aged 12 and over are welcome to attend session with parent, carer or guardian.
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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
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Current blood stock levels
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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Give plasma
You can now give plasma in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Inverness blood donor centres.
Give platelets
Patients across Scotland rely on platelets, including people with cancer and leukaemia .
Blood types
How much do you know about your blood? We aim to have six days supply of each blood group at all times.
Been abroad recently?
If you've visited countries with malaria, dengue fever or other tropical virus risks, you might not be able to donate for a while.
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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
04 July 2024
Ayrshire donors - look out for Alex's banner!
05 July 2024
Children at session
We have updated our guidelines on children attending sessions.
10 June 2024
Group O & Group A Blood Donors
Group O & Group A blood donors asked to come forward to give blood.
10 June 2024
Blood Donor Week 2024
Today marks the start of Blood Donor Week 24, leading into World Blood Donor Day on Karl Landsteiner’s Birthday, Friday, 14 June. And what a special week for Scotland it is.
Germany-bound Partick Thistle fans gather at Firhill for a special #GiveBeforeYouGo event.