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04 December 2025

Christmas 2025: Kelly's story

'I had to prepare Millie for the possibility that Mum wouldn’t be there on Christmas Day,' says Kelly Butler, 34, from Aberdeen.

03 December 2025

Christmas 2025: Nicolle and Alexandria

Dunfermline mummy Nicolle Hollick explains just how critical blood donations were for her family.

"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.

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?

Caoimhe received her first life-saving transfusion within the first few hours of her life. This December, partner Mike made his first donation to help people just like her.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Sunday 07 December

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