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Zika Virus has been found in Florida, so from Monday 3rd October we are introducing some new rules for visitors to this part of the USA.

Why do blood donations decline by up to 20% in autumn and winter? We take a look at how cold weather, runny noses and good TV can all affect this statistic.

It's Organ Donation Week (5-11 September), and the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service are proud to support Organ Donation Scotland's #WeNeedEverybody campaign

From Sunday 4 September, we will include a new question on your donor health check: In the last 28 days have you had sex with anyone who has had Zika virus?

Bobbi was born weighing less than 2lbs and needed 11 blood transfusions over the first 2 years of her life.

A week on from the launch of our #MissingType campaign and we're overwhelmed with all your support.

Huge thanks to everyone taking part in #MissingType. It’s not too late to join in - simply remove the A,B or O from your name or message and link with us on Facebook or Twitter.

The #MissingType campaign - which encourages people and organisations to remove the A, B and O from their name to highlight the need for A, B, AB and O blood donors - is trending across the UK