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Covid-19: Advice for donors

Our live document sets out our most up-to-date advice for donors, including your eligibility to donate
Read our donor adviceI’ve had my Covid-19 vaccine. Can I give blood?

If you've had a Covid-19 vaccine (or booster vaccine) as part of the UK vaccination programme, you can book in to give blood 48hrs after your jab.
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Give plasma
You can now give plasma in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee 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.
Blood Donor 24
Blood Donor 24 is a team of emergency response donors who pledge to give blood within 24 hours.
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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Covid-19: Advice for donors
Wellbank village give blood
Wellbank Village Hall opened its doors and welcomed 63 donors from the DD5 and DD4 postcode area on Thursday 12 May 2022.
Covid-19 prevention at session
As Covid-19 guidance continues to change, new rules are in place to keep our donor sessions as safe as possible.
Scam text messages
We have become aware of scam text messages that look as if they are from an NHS account, informing people of Omicron exposure.
Public holidays in May 2022
Some of our donor centres have different opening hours during May. Find out when your local centre is open.