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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Scotland needs 1,000 more plasma donors this year. Can you help?
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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 .
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How much do you know about your blood? We aim to have six days supply of each blood group at all times.
Been abroad recently?
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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30 January 2025
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23 January 2025
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24 January 2025
Scotblood 2025 registration is now open
Register for our annual conference, Scotblood.
21 January 2025
Change in upper age limit for returning blood donors
From 31 January 2025 onwards, a change in blood donation procedures will mean older donors can keep donating.
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13 January 2025
Temporary road closure at Aberdeen Donor Centre
Aberdeen Foresterhill loop access road to close as construction begins on new integrated mortuary.