Scotland needs 1,000 more plasma donors this year. Can you help?
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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.
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
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