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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.

For Derek and his family, giving blood isn’t just a donation - it's a lifeline

This July, nine big hearted baristas from Costa Riverside gave blood in Dundee.

We’re proud to unveil two new additions to our family of donation graphic identifiers: 'Give plasma' and 'Give platelets'.

Barry McMahon is an Oasis superfan, but as a plasma donor he's just as mad for it.

Dr Julie Gillies is a Consultant Haemotologist with the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, and our Clinical Lead for Transfusion.

Plasma donors help Beryl live with myeloma.

SNBTS have partnered with the Aberdeen Vaccination and Wellbeing Hub to provide a city centre location for donors to give blood.

Fort William donors give blood in memory of Scott Anderson.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Monday 16 March

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