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24 June 2025

Patients get to say a special thank you

Scotland's donor heroes meet people they have helped to save

24 June 2025

Exciting improvements to our testing process - Scotblood

We are pleased to announce our new process for blood and plasma donors requiring a Malaria Antibody Test (MAT)

Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day.

We are asking a limited number of blood donors to take part in an exciting new project on genetic blood group testing, a technique which allows scientists to extend the amount of blood groups they can identify.

Following a guidance update from the Scottish Government, from the 16th of May donors attending sessions will no longer be advised to wear a Fluid Resistant Surgical Mask (FRSM) or face covering.

17 April 2023

Mr and Mrs

Dawn and Steven Hirons made their tenth donation together at Dundee Blood Donor Centre.

Granite City Rollers attend Aberdeen Donor Centre.

Hospitals in Scotland are currently well stocked, but please make an extra special effort to keep your blood donation appointment.

13 March 2023

#40thingsfor40

School friends reunite to give blood

The squad hit off season with a fixture at Raigmore Hospital Blood Donor Centre

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Wednesday 02 July

We aim to retain 6 days of stocks at any time in order to meet the requirements of patients in Scotland.

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