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14 June 2026

Donors saved Naomi's life on World Blood Donor Day

Little Ivy Plenderleith celebrates her first birthday on World Blood Donor Day - the day blood donors saved mum Naomi’s life.

14 June 2026

Happy World Blood Donor Day!

Every year on 14th June, countries across the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day.

From 31st July onwards, Glasgow Donor Centre will undergo refurbishment work.

Runners celebrate blood donation around Scotland.

The city centre will be affected from 3rd – 13th August 2023.

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service has announced it will be working in partnership with blood cancer charity DKMS.

We have recently adjusted the way we ask some questions on the Donor Health Check questionnaire.

If you’re due to donate between 5th July and 12th July 2023, you won’t receive a paper invitation - you'll receive an email.

We're marking World Blood Donor Day by thanking blood donors who have given more regularly post pandemic.

Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Sunday 21 June

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