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Donor care standards

Our aim is to provide the highest level of donor care in a friendly, professional manner for the benefit of all patients in NHS Scotland. To do this, we have seven donor care standards.

How we work

Infected Blood Inquiry

Response to the publication of the IBI report

Journey of donated blood

Blood Donor 24

Could you be our emergency contact?

Data protection notice

This is our Data Protection Notice. It is a guide to tell you more about the way we collect, store and use personal information about you following your registration as a donor with us.

Age and weight

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

FAQs

Blood components

What happens when I give blood?

It takes about an hour to give blood. However, what you do in that hour could save three people's lives.