There’s an appeal for more people to come forward to be blood donors – as Scotland’s stocks reach lower levels over the summer.
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is asking for more people with O negative blood to donate – as the type can be used to help any patient.
There’s also an appeal for more younger donors after the Covid pandemic caused the number of 17-year-olds registering to stall.
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