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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

Find out if you're eligible to donate

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.

Children under 14 can come to session if accompanied by a parent, carer or guardian who is not giving blood.

You can now give plasma in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Inverness blood donor centres.

Patients across Scotland rely on platelets, including people with cancer and leukaemia .

How much do you know about your blood? We aim to have six days supply of each blood group at all times.

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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Knowing your blood group is important. You can see your blood type on your donor card, or simply ask next time you give blood.

07 December 2023