Category: News
Why do we need more plasma donors?
SNBTS continually balances the need for blood, plasma and platelets with the number of donors available. This changes regularly, depending on what patients need at any given time.
Are you a female AB blood donor?
As of right now, we would love to welcome female donors with the blood group AB to switch to plasma donation – both regular donors and those who haven’t given for some time.
Cold at sea, warm at heart: Baltic Boys Aberdeen roll up their sleeves
A group of cold-water swimmers from Aberdeen have shown that while the North Sea may be freezing, their hearts are anything but.
Happy birthday Lochie!
Lochie celebrates his ninth birthday with one dream – to become an ice hockey player.
Who do we need in 2026?
Every day, Scotland needs around 450 blood donors to meet the needs of patients in hospitals across the country.
Freezing temperatures see six of Scotland’s eight blood groups running low
Supplies of six out of the eight different blood groups are needed now (O+, A+, B+, AB+, A- and O-).
All donors are being asked to come forward if it is safe to do so.
After a week of weather disruption, SNBTS have lost over 700 appointments.
Can you give blood at a donor centre this week?
In the last 6 days we have lost 656 donations due to weather disruption.
Driving donation: WH Malcolm show they’re haulage heroes
It’s been one of Scotland’s biggest transport companies for over 100 years, and now they’re driving home the importance of giving blood.
Blood, plasma or platelets: What type of donation is right for you?
You’ve decided to start giving blood – brilliant! It’s a change which has the potential to change lives up and down the country. But what kind of donation should you make?