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  • Travel information for blood donors

    Travel outside the UK can affect your eligibility to give blood, because you may have been exposed to infectious diseases. We ask all donors about travel outside the UK in the previous 12 months. Our guidelines are updated regularly, so we ask about your travel each time you come to give blood.

  • Welcome pack

    Our welcome pack gives information on what you need to know as a new blood donor, including preparing to give blood, guidance on blood types, and detail about the people you can help.

  • HPA High specification platelet donors

    Information if you have been identified as an HPA high specification platelet donor.

  • HLA high specification platelet donors

    Information if you have been identified as an HLA high specification platelet donor.

  • Neonatal platelet donors

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

  • 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.

  • Accessibility statement

    Accessibility statement for www.scotblood.co.uk

  • 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.

  • 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.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Wednesday 13 August

We aim to retain 6 days of stocks at any time in order to meet the requirements of patients in Scotland.

Learn more about blood types