Blood transfusion session issues rallying call to blood donors to support Brechin session
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is appealing for established and new blood donors to go along to support one of its sessions in Brechin next week.
While appointments for this Monday (March 16) are fully booked, donors are still needed for a second session on Thursday.
The SNBTS provides a crucial service, keeping NHS Scotland’s blood stocks to a high enough level to to meet the transfusion needs of patients across the country.
It also ensures that blood, tissues and cells are available when patients need them.
To donate blood, potential donors need to:-
- be generally fit and well
- be aged 17 to 65 if it’s a first donation, or up to 72 if you’ve donated before (or older if you donate regularly)
- weigh between 7 stone 12 lbs (50kg) and 25 stone (158kg)
- have suitable veins (which will be checked on the day)
Staff will also go through a full health and lifestyle check with to make sure your donation is safe for you and patients.
The session will be held on Thursday, March 19 in the theatre at Brechin Community Campus, Duke Street.
An SNBTS spokesperson said: “Thank you to all who have booked an appointment to give blood next week.
"Appointments are full for Monday 16th, however there are lots of spaces free on Thursday 19th March 2026.
"If you have never given blood before and are between the age of 17 to 65 there is no better time to book in than now.
"Scotland need new blood donors. If you've never given in a while we'd love to welcome you back. Book your appointment online at scotblood.co.uk or call 0345 90 90 999.
"Thank you for your support and please encourage your community to give blood.”