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Current blood stock levels
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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Give plasma
Plasma donation is similar to blood donation, except that it uses a different machine and takes up to 90mins. You can give plasma as often as every four weeks at one of our five city donor centres.
Children at session
Children aged 12 and over are welcome to attend session with parent, carer or guardian
Been abroad recently?
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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The questions we ask donors change regularly, so even if you’re a regular donor it’s worth checking.
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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 December 2025
Special Days – An Appeal to Scotland’s Donors
08 January 2026
Can you give blood at a donor centre this week?
In the last 6 days we have lost 656 donations due to weather disruption. With the extreme weather continuing across the North of Scotland, it’s more important than ever to keep blood stocks healthy.
16 December 2025
Bloodstocks Update – Christmas 25
An update of how bloodstocks are looking for Christmas 2025
15 December 2025
MAT with donation now live across Scotland
Donors who have visited malarial countries can now give a full donation immediately.
05 December 2025
Your O Negative blood keeps Scotland moving this festive season
As an O Negative donor, you play an incredible role in saving lives across Scotland because your blood can be given to anyone in an emergency.