
A blood cancer patient going through blood transfusions for a blood cancer can need upwards of 150 blood donations, and the UK needs over 1.6m pints annually Blood is often in high demand and a lack of donations can see treatment delayed or have more serious consequences.
you can find out more about how to donate blood in Scotland here
you can find out more about how to donate blood in England here
you can find out more about how to donate blood in Wales here
You can see how many days worth of blood is currently available for blood transfusions in Scotland here
If you want to make a blood donation and get points in the Bloody Rugby Premiership for your club then please click on the button for your country below