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31 March 2026

A rare cancer shows the value of blood donors

When Graham was diagnosed with Myelodysplasia (a rare form of bone marrow cancer) last year, he quickly discovered how much he depended on donated blood.

30 March 2026

Murray and Kit: 'A Pawsitive' force for good

Murray and his red lab guide dog Kit are well-kent faces at the Pitlochry session.

It's that time of year again when you may be getting your vaccines.

If it’s been a while since you last donated, the team at your local donor centre would love to welcome you back.

Why do blood donations decline by up to 20% in autumn and winter?

After 50 blood donations at her workplace, Carol Sinclair is becoming a plasma donor.

30 September 2025

Treating sickle cell

September is sickle cell awareness month – but what is sickle cell disorder?

To help meet patient needs, we need to welcome 1,000 more.

Essential maintenance work is scheduled to begin on Sunday 21 September, affecting the entrance area of Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre.

For Derek and his family, giving blood isn’t just a donation - it's a lifeline

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Wednesday 06 May

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