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30 July 2025

What are ECMO machines, and how do they save lives?

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

29 July 2025

How plasma donations changed Beryl's life

Plasma donors help Beryl live with myeloma.

We are trialing a new way of contacting you when it is time to give your next donation.

We have updated our guidelines on children attending sessions.

A kind-hearted farmer has put on a barnstorming display to make sure everyone gives blood this summer.

Group O & Group A blood donors asked to come forward to give blood.

Today marks the start of Blood Donor Week 24, leading into World Blood Donor Day on Karl Landsteiner’s Birthday, Friday, 14 June. And what a special week for Scotland it is.

Germany-bound Partick Thistle fans gather at Firhill for a special #GiveBeforeYouGo event.

Help support Scotland's patients during the Euros.

The IBI is one of the largest UK Public Inquiries conducted to date.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Friday 22 August

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