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  • Clinical services

  • What happens when I give blood?

    It takes about an hour to give blood. However, what you do in that hour could save three people's lives.

  • About us

    The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is the specialist provider of safe high quality blood, tissues and cells, products and services in Scotland. Our key priority is to ensure that NHSScotland has enough blood to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland. We make sure that blood, tissues and cells are available when patients need them.

  • General health

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

  • Contact us

  • Journey of donated blood

  • Give blood at work

    Throughout Scotland, many corporate supporters help patients by giving blood - and we’d love to welcome more.

  • Blood transfusions

  • Serious illness

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

  • Infected Blood Inquiry

    Response to the publication of the IBI report

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Friday 25 April

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