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14 June 2025

Happy World Blood Donor Day!

Every year on June 14, the world comes together to celebrate World Blood Donor Day, a tribute to the heroes who donate blood and save lives every single day.

12 June 2025

Hope, strength, and giving back

At just 39, Nurse of the Year nominee Rachael Nixon is fighting for her life.

12 December 2024

12 ways of Christmas

Christmas is nearly upon us, and we’re all looking for gifts that are a little out of the ordinary. However, did you know that as a regular blood donor, the gift you give can be used in some unexpected ways?

Caoimhe received her first life-saving transfusion within the first few hours of her life. This December, partner Mike made his first donation to help people just like her.

We are pleased to announce a pilot amongst whole blood donors at our Edinburgh Donor Centre.

Hannah, 20, Glasgow, has received six blood transfusions in the last year, after becoming unwell last Christmas time.

Isabella has followed her gran Donna Webster, 61, and mum Lauren Webster, 35, who all have Scotland’s blood donors to thank for being alive.

News just in . . . there’s been a headline grabbing donation drive by a top TV team.

Staff from the Change Centre Dundee - Street Soccer Scotland arrived at Dundee Donor Centre with a mission.

07 November 2024

High spec blood

A festive tale told through the medium of Christmas puddings.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Monday 16 June

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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