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We kick off World Cup campaign by asking for new donors

26 February 2026

Blood donors save new mum

Heather's car accident turned what should have been a straightforward birth into something far more uncertain.

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.

22 June 2020

Treating sickle cell disorder and thalassemia

Black patients in Scotland are disproportionately affected by these serious inherited blood disorders. Find out what we do to help.

19 June 2020

World Sickle Cell Day 2020

At the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service we’d like to raise awareness of World Sickle Cell Day today and take the time to say thank you to our blood donors.

12 June 2020

Celebrating World Blood Donor Day 2020

This Sunday, on 14 June, countries around the world come together to celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD).

05 June 2020

Like mother, like daughter

Mother and daughter team up for double donation to save lives.

02 June 2020

FAIR report due 2020

Collaborative report into evidence on gay and bisexual men and blood donation still due in 2020

06 April 2020

'Allo, 'allo, 'allo!

Police Scotland give blood at Aberdeen Donor Centre.

18 March 2020

Changes to Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre opening hours

Changes to Aberdeen Donor Centre opening hours

22 January 2020

Inverness donor achieves milestone donation

David Mackenzie, who recently gave his 300th donation at Inverness blood donor centre shares his thoughts on his milestone donation.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Thursday 12 March

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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