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26 February 2026

How many more donors does Scotland need?

Every day, Scotland needs around 450 blood donors to meet the needs of patients in hospitals across the country. However, fewer people are donating than before, and that puts pressure on Scotland’s blood supply.

19 February 2026

Why do we need more plasma donors?

SNBTS continually balances the need for blood, plasma and platelets with the number of donors available. This changes regularly, depending on what patients need at any given time.

Isabella has followed her gran Donna Webster, 61, and mum Lauren Webster, 35, who all have Scotland’s blood donors to thank for being alive.

News just in . . . there’s been a headline grabbing donation drive by a top TV team.

Staff from the Change Centre Dundee - Street Soccer Scotland arrived at Dundee Donor Centre with a mission.

07 November 2024

High spec blood

A festive tale told through the medium of Christmas puddings.

Who you gonna call? Our give blood helpline.

Did you hear Christmas is coming early this year? Ah – no, our mistake – Christmas APPOINTMENTS are coming early!

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.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Sunday 01 March

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