THOUSANDS of Scots who were infected with hepatitis C or HIV by the NHS will receive £100,000 by the end of the month, the UK Government has confirmed.
It is estimated that, from the early 70s to 1991, around 3000 Scots were infected with either hepatitis C or HIV through NHS blood or blood products – and are due compensation from the UK Government.
Those set to receive compensation will receive letters this week confirming that the cash will be delivered to them in the following 10 days, the Cabinet Office has announced.
