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Scottish family saves hundreds of lives
As a blood donor, you might not be aware of the huge difference you make. However one Edinburgh family have shown exactly how much two blood donors can do.
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Changes to donor deferral criteria will allow more people the opportunity to give blood
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) has accepted recommended changes to the rules on blood donation in Scotland.
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Hepatitis A Update: Give blood as usual in Coatbridge and Airdrie
In May 2017 we introduced a restriction on donations from donors living in the Airdrie and Coatbridge area. This was because of the outbreak of Hepatitis A in Lanarkshire. The outbreak is now settling, with only a very small number of new cases in the last few weeks
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Changes to collection frequency across Scotland
In SNBTS, our collection planning teams work 12 to 18 months in advance to schedule sessions in order to carefully match supply with demand. In the last six years the demand for blood in Scotland has reduced by more than 20% due to continued improvements in transfusion practice and supply chain management.
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Hepatitis A: Update for Donors living in the ML5 and ML6 postcode areas
In May 2017 we introduced a restriction on donations from donors living in the Airdrie and Coatbridge area. This was because of the outbreak of Hepatitis A in Lanarkshire.
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Did you know that dogs can give blood?
Like humans, dogs can give blood too. To celebrate Blood Donor Week, we visited Pet Blood Bank UK to meet the doggy donors who make life saving treatments possible for other dogs.
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Happy World Blood Donor Day from the Cook Family
As any new parent knows, there aren’t enough hours in the day. But for one Midlothian family, finding a spare hour was a top priority.
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World Blood Donor Day 2017
Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD).
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Blood Donor Week 2017
Blood donor week is a celebration of blood donors in Scotland: it’s our chance to thank people who save lives.
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Coping with stress after a major incident
Below are some leaflets from the Scottish Government that you may find helpful if you have been involved in or affected by a traumatic incident.