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Covid-19: Advice for donors
New eligibility criteria
I’ve had my Covid-19 vaccine. Can I give blood?
Covid-19: Advice for donors
New eligibility criteria
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is marking World Blood Donor Day 2021 by introducing new, fairer, ways of working out who can give blood.
Find out moreI’ve had my Covid-19 vaccine. Can I give blood?
In most cases, you can make an appointment to give blood eight days after your Covid-19 vaccination.
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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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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.
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
06 April 2021
Covid-19: Advice for donors
30 August 2021
Changes to Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre opening hours
18 August 2021
A pint for Stella
A secret blood drive to honour Stella's 50th donation.
13 August 2021
Inverness Donor Centre: Now open on Fridays
From 20th August, Inverness Donor Centre will be open Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.
02 August 2021
Scotland opens first new blood donor centre in 60 years
Donors encouraged to 'Save a life at The Centre,' Livingston.
A new Blood Donor Centre will open in The Centre, Livingston from Monday 2nd August 2021 and be accessible to all West Lothian donors.