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Current blood stock levels
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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Children aged 12 and over are welcome to attend session with parent, carer or guardian.
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You can now give plasma in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Inverness blood donor centres.
Give platelets
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.
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If you've visited countries with malaria, dengue fever or other tropical virus risks, you might not be able to donate for a while.
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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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