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Blood donors save new mum

26 February 2026

How many more donors does Scotland need?

Every day, Scotland needs around 450 blood donors to meet the needs of patients in hospitals across the country. However, fewer people are donating than before, and that puts pressure on Scotland’s blood supply.

19 February 2026

Why do we need more plasma donors?

SNBTS continually balances the need for blood, plasma and platelets with the number of donors available. This changes regularly, depending on what patients need at any given time.

24 June 2025

Patients get to say a special thank you

Scotland's donor heroes meet people they have helped to save

24 June 2025

Exciting improvements to our testing process - Scotblood

We are pleased to announce our new process for blood and plasma donors requiring a Malaria Antibody Test (MAT)

23 June 2025

Workplace Heroes: Teams roll up their sleeves to Give Blood across Edinburgh

Workplace Heroes: Teams roll up their sleeves to Give Blood across Edinburgh

19 June 2025

Donating from 17 to 71, David makes it Donation 137 so far.

Donor David Edes took in his 71st birthday this week by giving blood at Inverness Donor Centre.

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 June 2025

"Thank you will never, ever be enough"

After an emergency delivery, Baby Ailsa needed two blood transfusions.

10 June 2025

Like father, like son

Ayrshire father and son prove some of the best gifts come straight from the heart.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Sunday 08 March

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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