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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.

09 June 2025

It’s Blood Donor Week – Scotland ’25!

This is a very special week – it is Blood Donor Week in Scotland, leading up to World Blood Donor Day on Saturday 14 June 2025.

29 May 2025

Glasgow Medics Rugby Club tackle the need for donors head on.

University rugby club give blood as a group.

13 May 2025

Orkney sees first blood donations since 2009

81 Orcadians came to give blood at the Pickaquoy Centre yesterday.

06 May 2025

Firefighters save lives on day off

Firefighters John Allan and Andrew Kerr encourage others to make a difference.

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

04 February 2025

How do I open an online donor account?

How do I open an online donor account?

30 January 2025

Great to be back in Craigmount High School

Thank you to Craigmount High School - Edinburgh

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Tuesday 03 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