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Caoimhe's story

Caoimhe Duignan (34) received her first life-saving transfusion within the first few hours of her life.

Isabella's story

Baby Isabella, her mum Lauren, and her gran Donna have all had lifesaving blood transfusions

Lilly-Anna's story

Lilly-Anna suffers from Diamond-Blackfan anaemia syndrome, a very rare blood disorder that affects people’s bone marrow, preventing her bone marrow from producing enough red blood cells.

Tracey and Cupar's story

In December 2012 Tracey had to have multiple blood transfusions when she was in labour with her son Cupar. She lost so much blood, they couldn’t get her placenta out and she ended up being rushed to theatre.

Kate's story

Kate suffered a massive postpartum haemorrhage after giving birth.

Musa's story

Aberdeen doctor Musa needs blood transfusions every six to eight weeks to treat his sickle cell disorder.

Martine's story

Blood donors helped save Martine's life when her organs neared failure after giving birth.

After giving blood (post-donation card)

This leaflet tells you how to look after yourself after you’ve given blood. It also gives information on contacting the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service.

Age and weight

Can I give blood? If you’re 17 to 65 and in good health, you probably can. However, there are some exceptions.

Blood types