Patient Information Leaflets

Leaflets available

• Irradiated blood

Receiving a blood transfusion This leaflet includes the information you need to make an informed decision about whether or not to consent to a blood transfusion.

We are aware that the ‘Receiving a Blood Transfusion’ patient information leaflet has passed its validity date. This resource is currently under review by the UK and Ireland Blood Transfusion Network's Patient Information Leaflet Working Group. The leaflet remains suitable for use.

We will provide an update once the review is complete.

We apologise for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please contact us at nss.snbtstransfusionteam@nhs.scot

• Receiving a Blood Transfusion Audio
• Receiving a blood transfusion - KURDISH
• Information for patients with red cell antibodies
• Sickle cell
• Fetal neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia
• Receiving anti-D immunoglobulin in pregnancy

Further translations of Patient Information Leaflets can be found on the JPAC website

If you require a hardcopy please contact your local Transfusion Practitioner.