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High spec blood: A festive tale told through Christmas puddings
What do Christmas puddings and blood types have in common? On the surface, not much - but at this time of year, they make a handy metaphor for something both complex and life-saving.
Making a difference
We’re thrilled to announce that the ‘Give Blood, Save Lives’ campaign created in partnership with Highland News Group has been shortlisted for the 2025 Making a Difference Award.
Fun facts about blood.
We're always interested to find out some fun facts about blood. How many of these did you know?
Why we give blood together - Amy and Sophie
Midwives Amy and Sophie give blood together at Inverness Blood Donor Centre.
Glasgow Donor Centre welcomes boxer Kash Farooq
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.
A new donor's story
Rebecca, a Health Care Assistant, gives blood for the first time in Dundee Blood Donor Centre.
Make giving blood a team effort
Why not make a difference to your community by organising a group booking at your local donor centre?
Thank you from Helen and Peter.
For Helen, the freedom to be able to walk means more than words can say.
Jemma thanks blood donors with a poem.
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.
Biomedical Science Day 2018
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?
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