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21 January 2025

Change in upper age limit for returning blood donors

From 31 January 2025 onwards, a change in blood donation procedures will mean older donors can keep donating.

14 January 2025

Inspired by his Grandad, Josh motivates a new generation of blood donors.

Inspired by his Grandad, Josh motivates a new generation of blood donors.

19 July 2019

A donor's legacy

DSM Nutrition staff give blood in memory of a much loved colleague

After giving blood and platelets for half a century, Douglas Horne has made a difference to the lives of at least 450 people.

All five blood donor centres in Scotland can now give donors access to the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service’s new online accounts system.

Blood donors saved Anna's life when she gave birth - and helped her dad meet her baby son.

Ruby and her family thank blood donors across Scotland - and encourage others to give blood.

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

Donors who give blood at Dundee and Inverness Donor Centres will be the next people in the country invited to use our new online donor accounts.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Tuesday 28 January

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