PEOPLE in Glasgow's north are being urged to roll up their sleeves and help save lives.

The Scottish Blood Service is short of a variety of blood types after the festive season.

However the service is particularly in need of O Rh Negative, which anyone can receive, including new-born babies.

Every minute of every day someone in Scotland is receiving blood but only 5% of the population are active blood donors.

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) must welcome 5000 blood donors every week to meet the needs of patients in Scotland.

To find out more go to www.scotblood.co.uk/