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Scotland needs blood donors now as World Cup approaches
As Scotland prepares to take to the world stage at the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, we’re urging people across the country to take action off the pitch by giving blood now.
A rare cancer shows the value of blood donors
When Graham was diagnosed with Myelodysplasia, he quickly discovered how much he needed donated blood.
Murray and Kit: ‘A Pawsitive’ force for good
Murray and his red lab guide dog Kit are well-kent faces at the Pitlochry session.
A porter with a passion for saving lives
Pete first became aware of just how vital plasma is while working as a porter in Ninewells Hospital.
Update on Infected Blood Inquiry recommendations in Scotland
Scotland continues to make steady progress in putting the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry into practice.
Pageant queen highlights the beauty of blood donation
A beauty queen finalist has called for more blood donors to come forward after treatment saved her life as a baby.
Easter opening hours 2026
This Easter weekend (Good Friday to Easter Monday inclusive), we have over 1,000 donor appointments to fill in Scotland – and more than half of these are in our donor centres.
We kick off World Cup campaign by asking for new donors
New donors are needed to ensure Scotland’s most vulnerable patients have the blood they need during the World Cup.
Blood donors save new mum
Heather’s car accident turned what should have been a straightforward birth into something far more uncertain.
How many more donors does Scotland need?
Every day, Scotland needs around 450 blood donors to meet the needs of patients in hospitals across the country.