Blood levels dwindle as public encouraged to donate

England have declared their first-ever Amber alert as blood supplies fall critically low.

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is encouraging people to donate blood as they prepare for the upcoming holiday season when donations can drop.

In Scotland, doesn’t find itself in that position yet – but six of the eight blood groups are below their target level as for stock.

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