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Christmas 2023: Scotland needs 10,000 blood and platelet donors to help patients like Lottie

01 December 2023

Scoring tries on the field and saving lives off of it

Best known for scoring tries for Glasgow Warriors and Scotland, Ollie Smith is also a dedicated blood donor.

28 November 2023

Scotland needs superstar platelet donors this Christmas

There are 1,097 platelet donors across Scotland, and every single one of them is a star. However, this festive period, we need to find a few superstar donors

02 March 2022

Position statement: Ukraine

At this time, Ukraine has not requested support for blood supplies.

18 February 2022

Moray donor William reaches 250 donations

William McCook began donating when he was just nineteen.

15 February 2022

Cabinet Secretary Humza Yousaf visits Dundee Donor Centre

14 February 2022

Another way to share the love this Valentine’s Day

Blood donors save first time mum Jenifer's life on Valentine's Day after a severe postpartum haemorrhage.

01 February 2022

Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre remains open through building work

Roadworks will continue from Tuesday 1st February until Spring 2022.

21 January 2022

I’ve had my Covid-19 vaccination/booster. Can I give blood?

In most cases, you can now give blood 48hrs after your jab or booster.

10 January 2022

Dundee Donor Centre: Change in opening hours

Dundee donors will be able to give blood on Tuesdays

30 December 2021

Glasgow donor David reaches amazing 700 donations

David first gave blood as a teen in 1966, and has donated regularly ever since.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Friday 08 December

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AB+

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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