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Nepalese Southside Community Group celebrate Scottish New Year
They haven't celebrated their New Year yet, but a special group from Nepal were among our first footers of 2025.
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Saving lives in '25: A family affair for the Martins
'Knowing that together we’ve kicked off the year by potentially saving or improving the lives of up to nine people between us feels absolutely brilliant. Growing up, I never saw any barriers to giving blood. If you're able, help. Donating can do so much good, and it takes so little time and effort.'
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All I want for Christmas is you
Thirty-two years ago, Katrina and Brian said I do. The couple from Cupar celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary by giving blood at their local session.
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#Blood4EmD: Emma encourages others to give blood on her behalf
A rare complication during her second pregnancy meant Mum Emma had to have a caesarean hysterectomy at 34 weeks. She shares her blood transfusion story.
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Scotland’s Festive Blood Stocks Levels - An Update
Scotland’s hospitals are currently well stocked and all patient demand is being met.
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Dr Gillies, SNBTS Haematologist, explains why haematology patients rely on your festive donation
Many people think the biggest need for blood at this time of year is to treat accidents or emergencies. But Dr Julie Gillies, SNBTS Haematologist, says Haematology patients are actually one of the biggest users of blood in Scotland, now and all year round.
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Blood, plasma or platelets: What type of donation is right for you?
You've decided to start giving blood - brilliant! It's a change which has the potential to change lives up and down the country. But what kind of donation should you make?
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12 ways of Christmas
Christmas is nearly upon us, and we’re all looking for gifts that are a little out of the ordinary. However, did you know that as a regular blood donor, the gift you give can be used in some unexpected ways?
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Edinburgh couple's Christmas gifts
Caoimhe Duignan (34) received her first life-saving transfusion within the first few hours of her life. This December, partner Mike made his first donation to help people just like her.
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Edinburgh pilot for donors needing Malarial Antibody Tests (MAT)
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is committed to the continual improvement of your donor experience. We aim to do this while maintaining our focus on blood safety. We are pleased to announce a pilot amongst whole blood donors at our Edinburgh Donor Centre.