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.
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Blood Donor 24
Blood Donor 24 is a team of emergency response donors who pledge to give blood within 24 hours.
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Give platelets
Patients across Scotland rely on platelets, including people with cancer and leukaemia .
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Blood types
How much do you know about your blood? We aim to have six days supply of each blood group at all times.
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The journey of donated blood
Each precious blood donation has a very short shelf life. We have to act fast to make sure it goes where it's needed.
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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.
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Latest news
23 June 2017
Hepatitis A: Update for Donors living in the ML5 and ML6 postcode areas
15 June 2017
Did you know that dogs can give blood?
14 June 2017
Happy World Blood Donor Day from the Cook Family
As any new parent knows, there aren’t enough hours in the day. But for one Midlothian family, finding a spare hour was a top priority.
14 June 2017
World Blood Donor Day 2017
Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD).
12 June 2017
Blood Donor Week 2017
Blood donor week is a celebration of blood donors in Scotland: it’s our chance to thank people who save lives.
24 May 2017
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You may find these leaflets helpful if you have been involved in or affected by a traumatic incident.