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Scotland's patients need your help
Just one blood donation can save or improve the lives of up to three people
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Current blood stock levels
To be ready to help Scotland’s patients at any time, we aim to stock six days’ worth of each blood type at all times.
See blood stock levels'People like you' campaign
World Blood Donor Day sees the launch of our new campaign, featuring real donors from around Scotland.
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Give plasma
You can now give plasma in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Inverness blood donor centres.
Give platelets
Patients across Scotland rely on platelets, including people with cancer and leukaemia .
Blood types
How much do you know about your blood? We aim to have six days supply of each blood group at all times.
Been abroad recently?
If you've visited countries with malaria, dengue fever or other tropical virus risks, you might not be able to donate for a while.
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Are you the type to save a+ life?
Knowing your blood group is important. You can see your blood type on your donor card, or simply ask next time you give blood.
Blood types
Latest news
04 September 2024
Give once more in '24
03 September 2024
Five reasons donations dip in autumn
23 August 2024
Highland Hockey Club step up for another lifesaving fixture
Highland Hockey Club recently donated at Inverness Donor Centre.
09 August 2024
Aberdeen employees Va-va Vroon into action
Donors from Vroon Offshore Services give blood at Aberdeen Donor Centre.
08 August 2024
Imam Hussain Blood Donation Campaign 2024
Now in its 11th year, the Imam Hussain Blood Donation Campaign encourages Muslims and people of all communities in Scotland to give blood during the Holy month of Muharram – the Islamic New Year.
05 August 2024
Additional testing of your blood donation
Please be aware have started running 2 additional tests on all donations (blood, platelets and plasma).