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Children at session

Children aged 12 and over are welcome to attend session with parent, carer or guardian.

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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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'People like you' campaign

World Blood Donor Day sees the launch of our new campaign, featuring real donors from around Scotland.

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More about giving blood

Give plasma

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.

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.

Blood types

Latest news

07 November 2024

High spec blood

Dundee dental students know the value of giving - whether it's sharing smiles or helping someone in need.

Shell employees roll up their sleeves and give blood at Aberdeen Donor Centre.

Family, friends and staff at Kirkcaldy's Victoria Hospital celebrate Lilly-Anna receiving her 100th blood donation.

04 September 2024

Give once more in '24

If every donor could give blood two or more times per year, it would make a huge difference to patients in Scotland.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Wednesday 06 November

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