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08 January 2025

January 2025: We need you

Scotland is currently facing some challenges with adverse weather and seasonal illnesses.

07 January 2025

Nepalese Southside Community Group celebrate Scottish New Year

They haven't celebrated their New Year yet, but a special group from Nepal were among our first footers of 2025.

All five blood donor centres in Scotland can now give donors access to the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service’s new online accounts system.

Blood donors saved Anna's life when she gave birth - and helped her dad meet her baby son.

Ruby and her family thank blood donors across Scotland - and encourage others to give blood.

Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD).

Donors who give blood at Dundee and Inverness Donor Centres will be the next people in the country invited to use our new online donor accounts.

As blood supplies can drop by 20% over the summer holidays, we ask you to know your blood group and watch bloodstocks.

Giving blood by appointment helps us help patients better. That’s because when you book an appointment, we know hospitals can rely on your blood type on that date, making it easier to regulate blood stocks. That way we know there will always be enough for patients needs.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Monday 13 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