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Giving blood: Process, risks and information (Donor information leaflet)

This leaflet tells you more about the process of giving blood, including the donation process, blood safety, and how your donation is used.

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

Can I give blood?

We really want you to be able to give blood. Have a look at the information below to find out if you might be eligible.

Where can I give blood?

Bloodstocks: Weather update

This December, we plan to welcome 3,700 donors every week to meet hospital demand over the festive period.

Hannah and her family

One family who are very grateful for blood donors this Christmas are Stephanie and Kenny from Ayrshire, whose daughter Hannah was born prematurely in October 2021.

Important - Where to give blood in Dundee

December give blood sessions at The Overgate.

Getting back in the spirit

Colleagues from Spirit Energy in Aberdeen used a corporate booking as a way to get back into the habit of giving blood.

Inverness Donor Centre needs your business

Could your company help save lives? Inverness Donor Centre, based at Raigmore Hospital, is actively seeking to welcome employees from local companies as part of their corporate blood donation programme.

An update on Scotland's bloodstock levels

Scotland aims to have five to seven days’ supply of all eight blood groups and currently supplies are within these levels for 3 out of the 8 blood groups. Two blood groups we need more of are particularly important: Group O or Group A.