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07 April 2025

Important: Blood, platelets and plasma - An Easter update

We must welcome around 7,000 blood, 280 platelet and almost 400 plasma donors over the next two weeks.

26 March 2025

First blood donation session in Orkney for 16 years

Kirkwall sessions will take place on 12th, 13th and 14th May 2025

Donors from Vroon Offshore Services give blood at Aberdeen Donor Centre.

Now in its 11th year, the Imam Hussain Blood Donation Campaign encourages Muslims and people of all communities in Scotland to give blood during the Holy month of Muharram – the Islamic New Year.

Please be aware have started running 2 additional tests on all donations (blood, platelets and plasma).

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is rolling out a new confidential online survey today, to find out what donors feel about the healthcheck questionnaire.

We are asking people to continue to make an extra special effort to donate at this time, particularly if you are blood group O or A.

We are trialing a new way of contacting you when it is time to give your next donation.

We have updated our guidelines on children attending sessions.

A kind-hearted farmer has put on a barnstorming display to make sure everyone gives blood this summer.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Wednesday 30 April

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