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30 June 2025

'Our patients rely on the generosity of donors'

We spoke with Izhar Khan, Consultant Nephrologist at NHS Grampian who explained why blood, platelets and plasma are so important for his patients.

24 June 2025

Patients get to say a special thank you

Scotland's donor heroes meet people they have helped to save

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The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service thanks donors and staff who kept Scotland’s hospitals supplied during lockdown – and asks new donors to come forwards.

Social distancing might keep us apart but the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service are finding new ways of keeping in touch.

Black patients in Scotland are disproportionately affected by these serious inherited blood disorders. Find out what we do to help.

At the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service we’d like to raise awareness of World Sickle Cell Day today and take the time to say thank you to our blood donors.

This Sunday, on 14 June, countries around the world come together to celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD).

Mother and daughter team up for double donation to save lives.

Collaborative report into evidence on gay and bisexual men and blood donation still due in 2020

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Saturday 05 July

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