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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Just one 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.
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Latest news
19 July 2018
Biomedical Science Day 2018
17 July 2018
Coming soon: Glasgow launching new online donor account
13 July 2018
SNBTS Donor Carer meets HRH Prince William
Evelyn Wood met the Earl of Strathearn at an event organised to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the NHS.
05 July 2018
NHS in Scotland - 70th anniversary celebrations
As part of the NHS in Scotland 70th anniversary celebrations, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) caught up with some of our donors who have recently celebrated a special milestone.
04 July 2018
Jack Copland Centre official opening
Our new state of the art national centre for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) was officially opened ahead of the NHS's 70th birthday tomorrow, 5 July 2018.
14 June 2018
World Blood Donor Day 2018
Every year on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day. Meet the Patterson's and find out more.