Who do we need in 2026?

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.

During 2025, the number of people actively donating fell from around 3% of the population to under 2%.

Here is the shortfall of donors we can see across Scotland:

We do see donors stopping donating for one reason or another so it is very important new donors are welcomed to compensate for this

How can I help?

Give blood in groups, come back if you haven’t been for a while, let us know if we can come to your workplace – bring a friend!

I’m interested – what should I do?

• To book an appointment, get in touch online or email us at nss.snbtsenquiry@nhs.scot One of our plasma recruitment team will get in touch.
• Alternatively, speak to us if you’re at a session, or call us on 0345 90 90 999 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)