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We kick off World Cup campaign by asking for new donors
New donors are needed to ensure Scotland’s most vulnerable patients have the blood they need during the World Cup.
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Blood donors save new mum
Heather had expected the final weeks of her pregnancy to be routine. Instead, a car accident left her with severe pelvic problems, forcing her onto crutches and turning what should have been a straightforward birth into something far more uncertain.
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How many more donors does Scotland need?
Every day, Scotland needs around 450 blood donors to meet the needs of patients in hospitals across the country. However, fewer people are donating than before, and that puts pressure on Scotland’s blood supply.
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Why do we need more plasma donors?
Currently in Scotland, there is a shortage of whole blood donors, with only 2% of the population donating. Not every donation can help every patient – it depends upon the donor and patients blood group being compatible. This means we must carefully balance the blood supply and number of blood donors available against hospital demand.
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Are you a female AB blood donor?
As of right now, we would love to welcome female donors with the blood group AB to switch to plasma donation - both regular donors and those who haven't given for some time.
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Cold at sea, warm at heart: Baltic Boys Aberdeen roll up their sleeves
A group of cold-water swimmers from Aberdeen have shown that while the North Sea may be freezing, their hearts are anything but.
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Happy birthday Lochie!
Lochie from Broughty Ferry celebrates his ninth birthday with one clear dream - to become an ice hockey player.
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Freezing temperatures see six of Scotland’s eight blood groups running low
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is asking the people of Scotland to give blood. Blood supplies across Scotland have been adversely affected by severe snow and freezing temperatures. Supplies of six out of the eight different blood groups are needed now (O+, A+, B+, AB+, A- and O-).
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All donors are being asked to come forward if it is safe to do so.
After a week of weather disruption, SNBTS have lost over 700 appointments.
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Can you give blood at a donor centre this week?
In the last 6 days we have lost 656 donations due to weather disruption. With the extreme weather continuing across the North of Scotland, it’s more important than ever to keep blood stocks healthy.