The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service produces a number of leaflets about giving blood. These materials are available at blood donor centres and community sessions across Scotland.
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FAIR: Questions for donors
UK blood services now assess eligibility on a person-by-person basis, instead of applying across-the-board restrictions which have previously excluded potential donors. This leaflet gives more information on the questions that are asked.
FAQ: Deceased tissue donation
Find out more about donating tissues after death, who they can help, and the criteria that need to be met.
FAQ: Haematopoietic stem cell transplants
Haematopoietic Stem Cells (HSC) can develop into all types of blood cells, including white blood cells (which help fight off infection); red blood cells (which carry oxygen around the body); and platelets (tiny cellular fragments that help stop bleeding). Find out about how HSC transplants can save lives
FAQ: Live bone donation
Find out about bone donation after hip surgery, who it can help, and the criteria that need to be met.
FAQ: Pancreatic islet cells
Find out what pancreatic islet cells are, and how a pancreatic islet cell transplant can change the lives of certain diabetic patients.
Female blood donors aged 17-19
New donation guidelines have been introduced for female blood donors aged under 20, taking height and weight into account. This leaflet explains these new criteria in detail.
Giving blood: Process, risks and information (Donor information leaflet)
This leaflet tells you more about the process of giving blood, including the donation process, blood safety, and how your donation is used.
Giving plasma: How your plasma can help patients
Find out more about plasma, how it can help patients, and whether you can donate.
Giving platelets
Giving platelets is a different process to giving blood, and helps a distinct set of patients. This leaflet gives more information on the criteria for becoming a platelet donor and who platelets can help.
Haemochromatosis and blood donation
Genetic haemochromatosis is one of the most common genetic disorders in Scotland. If left untreated, it can cause iron levels in the body to build up over time which may damage organs and joints. The main treatment is taking blood, which is called venesection. This leaflet tells you more about giving blood with the condition.