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16 December 2025

Bloodstocks Update – Christmas 25

An update of how bloodstocks are looking for Christmas 2025

15 December 2025

MAT with donation now live across Scotland

Donors who have visited malarial countries can now give a full donation immediately.

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.

We are pleased to announce a pilot amongst whole blood donors at our Edinburgh Donor Centre.

Hannah, 20, Glasgow, has received six blood transfusions in the last year, after becoming unwell last Christmas time.

Isabella has followed her gran Donna Webster, 61, and mum Lauren Webster, 35, who all have Scotland’s blood donors to thank for being alive.

News just in . . . there’s been a headline grabbing donation drive by a top TV team.

Staff from the Change Centre Dundee - Street Soccer Scotland arrived at Dundee Donor Centre with a mission.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Monday 22 December

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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