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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Just one pint of blood can save or improve the lives of up to three people
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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
18 December 2017
Jodie and Charlie's story
Jodie Small lost 45% of her blood during the birth of her first child. Together with husband Charlie, they tell their story - and make an appeal for those who can to give blood.
14 December 2017
Jack Copland and what drives the blood transfusion service
During the summer a team from the BBC’s ONE Show joined us at SNBTS to make a film about the history of our Service.
12 December 2017
12 Days of Christmas
Dr Moira Carter talks about how the Scottish Blood Transfusion Service needs 6,240 blood donors to give their #FestiveDonation between now and Christmas.
11 December 2017
Red Monday
New mum asks for 6,240 people to give blood in the next two weeks.