Blood donors asked to make a difference

The NHS is appealing for blood donors to brave the wintry weather as supplies of some blood groups run low.

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Supplies of O+, A+, B+, AB+, Aand Ohave been hit by fewer people coming to donor centres due to snow and freezing temperatures, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) said.

With 450 donors needed each day to meet the demand of patients across the country, the service is calling on new and existing donors to book appointments and help rebuild supplies.