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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.

08 January 2026

Driving donation: WH Malcolm show they're haulage heroes

Transport company WH Malcolm drive home the importance of giving blood.

Staff at Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service laboratories in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee have started offering young patients the chance to be trainee scientists for the day.

Young blogger Caitlin Lamont encourages Scotland to give blood

Thank you to Rt Hon Sadie Docherty, Lord Provost of the City of Glasgow who hosted an event at Glasgow City Chambers promoting the give blood campaign.

The Edinburgh University Trading and Investment Club (EUTIC) forwent roses and chocolates this year and instead decided to give blood for Valentine's Day.

Working together to develop stem cell therapies.

Blood donor sessions in the North of Scotland are now run by appointment.

Thanks to Rt Hon Donald Wilson, Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh who hosted an event at The City Chambers promoting the give blood campaign to community representatives.

This time last year, 18 month old Ridley was receiving a transfusion, while waiting for the real Santa to arrive in a bigger suit and boots.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Tuesday 13 January

We aim to retain 6 days of stocks at any time in order to meet the requirements of patients in Scotland.

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