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30 July 2025

What are ECMO machines, and how do they save lives?

Dr Julie Gillies is a Consultant Haemotologist with the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, and our Clinical Lead for Transfusion.

29 July 2025

How plasma donations changed Beryl's life

Plasma donors help Beryl live with myeloma.

Across Scotland, people and organisations are taking part in the International #MissingType campaign, by removing A’s, B’s and O’s from their signage and social media to highlight the need for new A, B, O and AB blood donors.

03 August 2016

Pauline's story

In the harsh winter of 2009, Pauline needed an emergency caesarean section to save her life - and her baby's.

We are updating the way we assess blood donors who have lived in malarial countries.

In the last few hours of World Blood Donor Day 2016, iconic buildings around Scotland lit up red in support.

Meet the doggy donors from the Pet Blood Bank UK who have helped give dogs across the country life saving transfusions.

20 May 2016

Axel's story

In memory of her son Axel, Claire Christie has been working to raise awareness for blood donation by encouraging people to donate at our Aberdeen Donor Centre.

Diabetes patients in Scotland pay tribute to organ donors.

From 1st of March 2016, blood donors in the North of Scotland can book an appointment to give blood. This change has been introduced to benefit patients across Scotland.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Friday 22 August

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