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  • Research project: Information for blood donors

    This leaflet is given to donors asked to take part in research projects. It contains information help you understand what we hope to find out, and to help you decide whether to participate.

  • 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.

  • Sexual relations

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

  • Publications

    The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service produces a number of leaflets about giving blood. These materials are available at blood donor centres and community sessions across Scotland.

  • Freedom of information

    The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is part of NHS National Services Scotland.

  • 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.

  • Information for travellers to France and Monaco

    From Thursday 22nd October, we will be asking blood and platelet donors who have travelled to some areas of France and to Monaco to wait before donating. This is because of a small outbreak of Dengue fever, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes.

  • Blood donor sessions return to Culloden in 2022

    SNBTS are delighted to announce that blood donor sessions will return to Culloden in October 2022.

  • Scotland needs People Like You!

    The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) are proud to have blood donors from across the country star in their new outdoor campaign, and have captured their reaction to seeing themselves in print.

  • Scrumming down against blood cancer

    On Saturday 13th August, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) teamed up with Alan Bell, Keith Wallace and Gareth Glynn of Bloody Rugby at Preston Lodge rugby football club, Pennypit.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Saturday 26 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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