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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Have you given your Christmas donation?
Each 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.
Blood types
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04 December 2018
Festive news: Scotland needs 470 donors every day
20 November 2018
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30 November 2018
Festive opening hours 2018/19
Our donor centres have different opening hours over Christmas and New Year. Find out when your local centre is open.
07 November 2018
Edinburgh: Make an appointment to save lives
Blood donor sessions in Edinburgh Donor Centre are run by appointment.
01 November 2018
Why Keith became a platelet donor
Keith from Westhill, Aberdeenshire, tells us about his decision to start giving platelets.
31 October 2018
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