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  • Where can I give blood?

  • Blood transfusion

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

  • FAQs

  • Dentistry

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

  • Travel

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

  • Blood donor selection criteria: Men who have sex with men (1)

    Men who last had oral or anal sex with another man more than three months ago are able to give blood if they meet the other blood donor selection criteria. This publication addresses how blood donation criteria affects sexually active men who have sex with men.

  • Bruising: Advice for donors

    Bruising is a recognised complication of giving blood, although for most affected donors, it is not serious and clears up over a few days. This leaflet tells you how to help prevent bruising, and what to do if you bruise after giving blood.

  • Coping with stress after a major incident

    You may find this leaflet helpful if you have been involved in or affected by a traumatic incident. It provides information on how you may feel in the days and months ahead, and helps understand and have more control of your experience. This publication is intended for adults. Please see our publications page for a separate leaflet to assist with children.

  • Coping with stress after a major incident (additional information to assist with children)

    You may find this leaflet helpful if a child you know has been involved in or affected by a traumatic incident. It provides information on how you may feel in the days and months ahead, and helps understand and have more control of your experience.

  • Corporate welcome pack

    Our corporate welcome pack gives you information on organising giving blood with your workmates. This can be part of a corporate appointment at your regional donor centre or local community session.

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.

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