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26 February 2026

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. However, fewer people are donating than before, and that puts pressure on Scotland’s blood supply.

19 February 2026

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.

16 May 2023

Covid-19 update: Where are we now?

Following a guidance update from the Scottish Government, from the 16th of May donors attending sessions will no longer be advised to wear a Fluid Resistant Surgical Mask (FRSM) or face covering.

17 April 2023

Mr and Mrs

Dawn and Steven Hirons made their tenth donation together at Dundee Blood Donor Centre.

31 March 2023

Granite City Rollers roll up their sleeves

Granite City Rollers attend Aberdeen Donor Centre.

22 March 2023

Position statement: Leith dockyard

Hospitals in Scotland are currently well stocked, but please make an extra special effort to keep your blood donation appointment.

13 March 2023

#40thingsfor40

School friends reunite to give blood

03 March 2023

Inverness Shinty Club give blood

The squad hit off season with a fixture at Raigmore Hospital Blood Donor Centre

01 March 2023

DKMS. Could you be a stem cell donor?

Register with DKMS to become a stem cell donor.

15 December 2022

Bloodstocks: Weather update

We're asking blood and platelet donors to make an extra special effort to donate if it's safe for you to do so.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Monday 02 March

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AB+

We aim to retain 6 days of stocks at any time in order to meet the requirements of patients in Scotland.

Learn more about blood types