Category: News
MAT with donation now live across Scotland
We’re delighted to announce that from Monday, 15 December, our Malaria Antibody Test (MAT) with donation process is now available across all of Scotland.
What are ECMO machines, and how do they save lives?
Dr Julie Gillies is a Consultant Haemotologist with the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, and our Clinical Lead for Transfusion.
How do I open an online donor account?
Signing up for an online donor account is easy: just follow these three simple steps.
Change in upper age limit for returning blood donors
From 31 January 2025 onwards, a change in blood donation procedures will mean older donors can keep donating.
Children at session
Children aged 12 and over are welcome to attend session with parent, carer or guardian. Children under 12 can come to session if accompanied by a parent, carer or guardian who is not giving blood.
What is the Infected Blood Inquiry?
The Infected Blood Inquiry was announced by the UK Government in July 2017 and started taking evidence in April 2019.