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08 January 2025

January 2025: We need you

Scotland is currently facing some challenges with adverse weather and seasonal illnesses.

07 January 2025

Nepalese Southside Community Group celebrate Scottish New Year

They haven't celebrated their New Year yet, but a special group from Nepal were among our first footers of 2025.

Find out what's changing in Summer 2021

In the coming weeks and months, you will notice some changes to where and when we collect blood in West Lothian.

We are pleased to announce we will continue to collect plasma for medicines.

Forres donor completes epic run in memory of her Grandfather.

Gordon has made over 100 donations. He celebrated by bringing some sweet treats to Aberdeen Donor Centre, made by the niece who inspired him to start giving blood 20 years ago.

Not all blood types can be given to all patients and we must keep 6 days stocks of all 8 blood groups, but how do we do it? Let's share with you the balancing act that is blood stocks!

Clinical trials of Convalescent Plasma trials have reached completion.

A worldwide search helps one Scottish blood donor reach 100 donations.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Tuesday 21 January

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