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13 January 2026

Freezing temperatures see six of Scotland’s eight blood groups running low

Blood supplies across Scotland have been adversely affected by severe snow and freezing temperatures, and supplies of six out of the eight blood groups are needed now

At this time, Ukraine has not requested support for blood supplies.

William McCook began donating when he was just nineteen.

Blood donors save first time mum Jenifer's life on Valentine's Day after a severe postpartum haemorrhage.

Roadworks will continue from Tuesday 1st February until Spring 2022.

Dundee donors will be able to give blood on Tuesdays

David first gave blood as a teen in 1966, and has donated regularly ever since.

After ten blood transfusions in two months, six-year old Freya finally made it home for her family Christmas in 2020.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Friday 30 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