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Just one blood donation can save or improve the lives of up to three people
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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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Patients across Scotland rely on platelets, including people with cancer and leukaemia .
Blood types
How much do you know about your blood? We aim to have six days supply of each blood group at all times.
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
11 January 2021
Covid-19: Advice for donors
28 October 2020
Find out more about Convalescent Plasma donation
19 January 2021
Convalescent Plasma trial draws to a close
The results of the RECOVERY trial have shown that the effects of Convalescent Plasma treatment did not substantially benefit patients who were ill with the Covid-19. The trial has now been concluded.
11 January 2021
Donor Douglas achieves milestone donation.
Douglas Horne from Westhill in Aberdeen recently received his 500th donation award and recalls why started giving blood in 1968.
22 December 2020
A festive thank you from Erin
This Christmas Erin wants to thank blood donors who have helped her celebrate 14 years cancer free.
21 December 2020
Thank you from Katie and Rico
This Christmas Rico wants to thank the blood donors who help him live a healthy life despite having stage 4 chronic kidney disease.