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08 January 2026

Can you give blood at a donor centre this week?

In the last 6 days we have lost 656 donations due to weather disruption. With the extreme weather continuing across the North of Scotland, it’s more important than ever to keep blood stocks healthy.

This year for Blood Donor Week, we're asking you to take part in the #MissingType campaign.

Watch our short film to find out how the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service meets the with new data protection laws.

International Nurses Day on 12th of May celebrates the contribution that nurses make to societies around the world.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP visits the Edinburgh Donor Centre to thank donors and staff for their efforts during the festive season.

Jodie Small lost 45% of her blood during the birth of her first child. Together with husband Charlie, they tell their story - and make an appeal for those who can to give blood.

During the summer a team from the BBC’s ONE Show joined us at SNBTS to make a film about the history of our Service.

12 December 2017

12 Days of Christmas

Dr Moira Carter talks about how the Scottish Blood Transfusion Service needs 6,240 blood donors to give their #FestiveDonation between now and Christmas.

11 December 2017

Red Monday

New mum asks for 6,240 people to give blood in the next two weeks.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Thursday 15 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