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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

Our live document sets out our most up-to-date advice for donors, including your eligibility to donate

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.

Did you know you can reduce the risk of fainting by tensing certain muscles while you give blood?

Blood Donor 24 is a team of emergency response donors who pledge to give blood within 24 hours.

Patients across Scotland rely on platelets, including people with cancer and leukaemia .

How much do you know about your blood? We aim to have six days supply of each blood group at all times.

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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Knowing your blood group is important. You can see your blood type on your donor card, or simply ask next time you give blood.

11 May 2020