Category: News
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?
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.