Can i give platelets

If you want to return to giving blood at any point, you will need to stop donating platelets first. You will need to start giving blood again before switching to platelets. Call 23 23 to book an appointment. Start giving blood before switching to platelets. Find out about giving blood. You can give platelets again if you meet the criteria. Call us on 23 23 to find out more.

If you meet these criteria and would like to join us the next step is to arrange an assessment when you next give blood. Register your interest. Donating is so easy and pain free. In fact I enjoy the peace and quiet. Appointments are recommended for platelet donations. Let your blood type lead the way to donate your powerful lifesaving gift.

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How we help Scientific discovery Advanced therapies Service developments. How you can help Donate Get involved Partners Tell your story. You are here: Home What we do Blood services Platelet donation. Platelet donation One platelet donation could provide lifesaving transfusions for up to 12 children or 3 adults.

Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm. You can also get in touch online. What are platelets, and how you can help. 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. However, platelets can only be stored for seven days, so we're always looking for new donors to keep a steady supply available to Scottish hospitals.

If you're interested in becoming a platelet donor, speak to a member of staff at your next blood donation or get in touch online and one of our team will get back to you.

As a newborn baby, Skye Edwards needed platelets as part of her treatment for a mystery illness. Mum Gemma, said:. Her platelet level was only seven when it should normally be between and , and with anything below 20 there's a danger of bleeding out.