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Giving Convalescent Plasma
If you've recovered from Covid-19, you may be in a unique position to help others do the same.
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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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11 January 2021
Covid-19: Advice for donors
08 February 2021
Find out more about Convalescent Plasma donation
29 January 2021
100 donations... from multiple David Rundells
A worldwide search helps one Scottish blood donor reach 100 donations.
19 January 2021
Convalescent Plasma trial draws to a close
The results of the RECOVERY trial have shown that the effects of Convalescent Plasma treatment did not substantially benefit patients who were ill with the Covid-19. The trial has now been concluded.
18 January 2021
United we stand
Volunteers from St John Scotland will be helping out at most blood donation sessions across Scotland from today.
11 January 2021
Lockdown Convalescent Plasma donors needed
With Covid-19 cases surging across the country, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) needs 350 people per week to donate Convalescent Plasma during lockdown - and help save the lives of sick coronavirus patients