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Paperless pilot: Important news for Edinburgh and Glasgow Donor Centres
We are trialing a new way of contacting you when it is time to give your next donation.
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Ayrshire donors - look out for Alex's banner!
A kind-hearted farmer has put on a barnstorming display to make sure everyone gives blood this summer.
From 15 July 2017, donors living in ML5 and ML6 postcodes will be able to give blood as usual.
Changes to collection frequency across Scotland
In the last six years the demand for blood in Scotland has reduced by more than 20%. Consequently we require fewer collection sessions, so you may notice we are not visiting certain towns and villages as often as we have in the past.
Hepatitis A: Update for Donors living in the ML5 and ML6 postcode areas
Did you know that dogs can give blood?
Meet the doggy donors from the Pet Blood Bank UK who have helped give dogs across the country life saving transfusions.
Happy World Blood Donor Day from the Cook Family
As any new parent knows, there aren’t enough hours in the day. But for one Midlothian family, finding a spare hour was a top priority.
World Blood Donor Day 2017
Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD).
Blood Donor Week 2017
Blood donor week is a celebration of blood donors in Scotland: it’s our chance to thank people who save lives.
Coping with stress after a major incident
You may find these leaflets helpful if you have been involved in or affected by a traumatic incident.
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