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31 October 2025

Exciting improvements to our testing process

We're implementing an improved process for blood and plasma donors requiring a Malaria Antibody Test.

27 October 2025

AB cryoprecipitate and plasma

We are contacting AB donors and asking them to come forward to help build stocks of these life saving components

There are 1,097 platelet donors across Scotland, and every single one of them is a star. However, this festive period, we need to find a few superstar donors

23 November 2023

Giving blood for Julie

Mark Williams shares why he and friends gave blood at RGU this week.

You can now book your appointment to give blood over the festive period.

13 November 2023

High spec blood

A festive tale told through the medium of Christmas puddings.

Aberdeen University Kickboxing Club rolled up their sleeves to give blood as a group.

From Monday 23 October 2023, visitors to some provinces in Italy (Rome, Latina and Lodi) will have to wait four weeks before donating.

It's that time of year again when you may be getting your flu vaccine.

Inverness blood donors are invited to give blood at a brand new session being held at Smithton Church.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Wednesday 05 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