Pictured: <br /> <br /> The days of giving blood as a frightening experience are long gone with donors welcomed by the Blood Transfusion Service (BTS) with calm efficiency and refereshment as a thank you.  <br /> BTS need to welcome approximately 450 donors every day, and endeavour to encourage everyone to donate and support patients in Scotland.<br /> <br /> Each donor provides slightly less than a pint  – 380 mls - of one of the eight different blood groups.  The BTS  need 5-7 days supply at all times to be able to cope with demand.<br /> <br /> <br /> Ger Harley | EEm 7 February 2018
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