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03 July 2025

Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre remains open for business

Due to essential maintenance work, there will be a number of disruptions around the entrance area.

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.

"Knowing that together we’ve kicked off the year by potentially saving or improving the lives of up to nine people feels absolutely brilliant."

What kind of donation should you make?

Katrina and Brian celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary by giving blood.

Rare complication meant Emma had to have a caesarean hysterectomy at 34 weeks.

Many people think the biggest need for blood at this time of year is to treat accidents or emergencies.

Book an appointment to donate over Christmas and New Year

12 December 2024

12 ways of Christmas

Christmas is nearly upon us, and we’re all looking for gifts that are a little out of the ordinary. However, did you know that as a regular blood donor, the gift you give can be used in some unexpected ways?

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Wednesday 09 July

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