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30 June 2025

'Our patients rely on the generosity of donors'

We spoke with Izhar Khan, Consultant Nephrologist at NHS Grampian who explained why blood, platelets and plasma are so important for his patients.

24 June 2025

Patients get to say a special thank you

Scotland's donor heroes meet people they have helped to save

The squad hit off season with a fixture at Raigmore Hospital Blood Donor Centre

Register with DKMS to become a stem cell donor.

We're asking blood and platelet donors to make an extra special effort to donate if it's safe for you to do so.

15 December 2022

Hannah and her family

Stephanie and Kenny are very grateful for blood donors this Christmas.

December give blood sessions will take place at The Overgate.

Colleagues from Spirit Energy in Aberdeen used a corporate booking as a way to get back into the habit of giving blood.

Could your company help save lives? Inverness Donor Centre is actively seeking to welcome employees from local companies as part of their corporate blood donation programme.

Scotland aims to have five to seven days’ supply of all eight blood groups and currently supplies are within these levels for 3 out of the 8 blood groups.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Sunday 06 July

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