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30 July 2025

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.

29 July 2025

How plasma donations changed Beryl's life

Plasma donors help Beryl live with myeloma.

Every year on June 14, the world comes together to celebrate World Blood Donor Day, a tribute to the heroes who donate blood and save lives every single day.

At just 39, Nurse of the Year nominee Rachael Nixon is fighting for her life.

After an emergency delivery, Baby Ailsa needed two blood transfusions.

Ayrshire father and son prove some of the best gifts come straight from the heart.

This is a very special week – it is Blood Donor Week in Scotland, leading up to World Blood Donor Day on Saturday 14 June 2025.

University rugby club give blood as a group.

81 Orcadians came to give blood at the Pickaquoy Centre yesterday.

Firefighters John Allan and Andrew Kerr encourage others to make a difference.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Friday 22 August

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