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Covid-19: Advice for donors
I’ve had my Covid-19 vaccine. Can I give blood?
FAIR: New donor eligibility questions
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?
In most cases, you can make an appointment to give blood eight days after your Covid-19 vaccination.
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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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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.
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
06 April 2021
Covid-19: Advice for donors
19 April 2021
Important news for West Lothian blood donors
09 April 2021
Plasma for medicine: An update
We are pleased to announce we will continue to collect plasma for medicines.
07 April 2021
This one's for you Granda
Forres donor completes epic run in memory of her Grandfather.
24 March 2021
Gordon sweet talks Aberdeen donor staff
Gordon has made over 100 donations. He celebrated by bringing some sweet treats to Aberdeen Donor Centre, made by the niece who inspired him to start giving blood 20 years ago.
22 March 2021
Blood stocks; A balancing act
Not all blood types can be given to all patients and we must keep 6 days stocks of all 8 blood groups, but how do we do it? Let's share with you the balancing act that is blood stocks!