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Are you eligible to give blood?
The questions we ask donors change regularly, so even if you’re a regular donor it’s worth checking.
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Scotland needs 1,000 more plasma donors
Sometimes referred to as liquid gold, plasma can be used to make a variety of life-saving products and medicines.
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Seven days to save a life
Patients across Scotland rely on platelets, including people with cancer and leukaemia. However, platelets can only be stored for seven days, so we always need more donors.
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Latest news
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Blood donors called on to help boost Type O stocks in Scotland
Scots are being urged to book an appointment to give blood over the coming weeks, as the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service works to boost supplies.
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Good news for donors receiving acupuncture therapy
From 31st August 2026, there will be a relaxation in the rules for blood donors receiving acupuncture therapy.
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First Minister visits Edinburgh Donor Centre
The First Minister gave blood at Edinburgh Donor Centre on Monday to encourage more blood donors to come forward.
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What is Kell negative blood – and why does it matter?
The Kell blood group plays a quietly crucial role in transfusion medicine.
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