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Neonatal platelet donors

Information for platelet donors who have been identified for neonatal use.

Give platelets

One of the four main blood components, platelets stop bruising and bleeding. Many of Scotland's patients need platelet transfusions, including cancer and leukaemia patients, premature babies and emergency admissions.

Medications

Can I give blood? If you’re 17 to 65 and in good health, you probably can. However, there are some exceptions.

Covid-19

Can I give blood? If you’re 17 to 65 and in good health, you probably can. However, there are some exceptions.

Blood components

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Our partners

Find out about our partner organisations, Anthony Nolan, Organ Donation Scotland, and other UK blood transfusion agencies. We all have the same aim - making life better for patients.

Give plasma

Scotland needs 1,000 more plasma donors - can you help?

Temporary road closure at Aberdeen Donor Centre

Building works for the new Integrated Mortuary mean that access to Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre via the normal Foresterhill loop road will be restricted on Sunday 19th January 2025.

Ridley's story

Mum Emily tells us about her son Ridley and the blood transfusions that keep him alive.