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Tissue donation
Tissue transplants (including heart valve, tendon, skin and cornea transplants) dramatically improve patients’ quality of life - and can even save lives. Find out more about how tissue donation works, and the difference it can make.
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Travel information for blood donors
Travel outside the UK can affect your eligibility to give blood, because you may have been exposed to infectious diseases. We ask all donors about travel outside the UK in the previous 12 months. Our guidelines are updated regularly, so we ask about your travel each time you come to give blood.
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Troubleshooting the Online Donor Account
This troubleshooting guide explains the steps to solve some of the most common issues users can have while using the Online Donor Account.
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Welcome pack
Our welcome pack gives information on what you need to know as a new blood donor, including preparing to give blood, guidance on blood types, and detail about the people you can help.
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HPA High specification platelet donors
Information if you have been identified as an HPA high specification platelet donor.
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HLA high specification platelet donors
Information if you have been identified as an HLA high specification platelet donor.
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Neonatal platelet donors
Information for platelet donors who have been identified for neonatal use.
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Give platelets
One of the four main blood components, platelets stop bruising and bleeding. Many of Scotland's patients need platelet transfusions, including cancer and leukaemia patients, premature babies and emergency admissions.
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Medications
Can I give blood? If you’re 17 to 65 and in good health, you probably can. However, there are some exceptions.
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Covid-19
Can I give blood? If you’re 17 to 65 and in good health, you probably can. However, there are some exceptions.