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High spec blood: A festive tale told through Christmas puddings
What do Christmas puddings and blood types have in common? On the surface, not much - but at this time of year, they make a handy metaphor for something both complex and life-saving.
Making a difference
We’re thrilled to announce that the ‘Give Blood, Save Lives’ campaign created in partnership with Highland News Group has been shortlisted for the 2025 Making a Difference Award.
This one's for you Granda
Forres donor completes epic run in memory of her Grandfather.
Gordon sweet talks Aberdeen donor staff
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.
Blood stocks; A balancing act
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!
Update on Convalescent Plasma donation
Clinical trials of Convalescent Plasma trials have reached completion.
100 donations... from multiple David Rundells
A worldwide search helps one Scottish blood donor reach 100 donations.
Donor Douglas achieves milestone donation.
Douglas Horne from Westhill in Aberdeen recently received his 500th donation award and recalls why started giving blood in 1968.
Thank you from Katie and Rico
This Christmas Rico wants to thank the blood donors who help him live a healthy life despite having stage 4 chronic kidney disease.
A Christmas thank you from Kevin
This Christmas, Kevin wants to thank blood donors who helped him survive when his kidney transplant was rejected - and helped him recover when he was given a new one.
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