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30 June 2025

'Our patients rely on the generosity of donors'

We spoke with Izhar Khan, Consultant Nephrologist at NHS Grampian who explained why blood, platelets and plasma are so important for his patients.

24 June 2025

Patients get to say a special thank you

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

Faith and cultural leaders from across Scotland took part in the annual Imam Hussain Blood Donation Campaign (IHBDC) launch in Glasgow Donor Centre last week.

31 August 2018

A new donor's story

Rebecca, a Health Care Assistant, gives blood for the first time in Dundee Blood Donor Centre.

Why not make a difference to your community by organising a group booking at your local donor centre?

For Helen, the freedom to be able to walk means more than words can say.

Jemma McRae is a dance teacher and owner of Academy Street Dance Studio in Aberdeen. Jemma sent in this poem to encourage people to sign up to give blood.

You booked your appointment, gave blood, munched some biscuits, and saved or improved the lives of up to three people. However, whose job is it to make sure that magic actually happens?

Evelyn Wood met the Earl of Strathearn at an event organised to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the NHS.

As part of the NHS in Scotland 70th anniversary celebrations, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) caught up with some of our donors who have recently celebrated a special milestone.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Saturday 05 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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