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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.

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.

University rugby club give blood as a group.

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

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

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

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

How do I open an online donor account?

Thank you to Craigmount High School - Edinburgh

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Tuesday 03 March

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