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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.

Are you gonna be the one who saves lives?

Barry McMahon is an Oasis superfan, but as a plasma donor he's just as mad for it.

FAQs

Publications

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.

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.

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.

Sexual relations

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

Travel

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