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Burnham urged to resolve infected blood scandal ‘injustices’

The Infected Blood Inquiry closed this year after examining what has been dubbed the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Burnham criticises Government over ‘dividing lines’ in blood scandal payouts

A memorial service for those affected was held at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer attending.

Evening Standard · May 19

At-home hepatitis C tests identify hundreds with the virus

More than 100,000 of the tests have been ordered since May 2023.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

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At-home hepatitis C test identifies hundreds with silent but deadly virus

More than 100,000 at-home tests have been requested since the service's launch in May 2023

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

The new changes to the infected blood compensation scheme that will benefit victims

A critical report about the compensation scheme was published earlier this month

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

Changes to infected blood compensation scheme following outcry from victims

A critical report about the compensation scheme was published earlier this month.

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025

Compensation scheme for blood scandal ‘stripped victims of their dignity’

Charities have welcomed an additional report into compensation for infected blood victims.

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025

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Infected blood scandal victims 'harmed further' by compensation delays, scathing new report finds

Chairman of inquiry into scandal say just 460 people receiving compensation ‘profoundly unsatisfactory’ as he calls for ‘faster and fairer’ compensation for victims

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025

Failures in compensation scheme for infected blood laid bare in report

The probe into the scandal held special hearings in May about recompense for victims.

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

Infected blood report to set out impact of compensation delays

Campaigners have expressed frustration over the timeliness of the response.

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

‘We are still waiting for justice’: Infected blood victims call on PM to act

Campaigners said they face a ‘physical and emotional burden’ while ‘fighting’ for compensation.

Evening Standard · May 20, 2025

GPs asked to find undiagnosed infected blood victims

Infected Blood Scandal Inquiry revealed concerns last year that hundreds infected at birth could be living unaware

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

‘My dad would have been devastated’ – bereaved speak out over infected blood payouts.

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Inquiry hears of ‘anguish’ over compensation for infected blood victims

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

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Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

We will have justice – infected blood victims speak out as inquiry reopens

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.

Evening Standard · May 4, 2025

Infected blood victims ‘scared they won’t live to see compensation’

It comes amid growing disquiet among affected groups about the compensation scheme.

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

Infected Blood Inquiry to hold more hearings

Campaigners have raised concerns about the compensation scheme for victims of the scandal.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Infected-blood victims ‘distressed and powerless’ over compensation scheme

The Infected Blood Inquiry said it will publish a further report looking at the adequacy of the Government’s approach to compensation.

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Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

Infected blood probe chairman intervenes over compensation scheme

Campaigners said they have been ‘frustrated’ by the Government’s lack of engagement with the community.

Evening Standard · May 21, 2024

Infected blood inquiry: First victims of scandal to receive compensation by end of year

Those affected by scandal will also receive further interim payments of £210,000 starting in the summer

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

Growing calls for Ken Clarke to be stripped of his peerage over infected blood scandal

Damning final report of the official inquiry into the tragedy accused the Tory grandee of ‘indefensible’ actions and ‘misleading’ the public

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

The school killed by contaminated blood: Of 122 boys infected only 30 are still alive

Infected blood inquiry has revealed children at Lord Mayor Treloar College between 1970 and 1987 were ‘treated like guinea pigs’

Evening Standard · May 21, 2024

Police to look 'very carefully' at corporate manslaughter charges for infected blood scandal, says minister

The Infected Blood Inquiry delivered a damning report into the biggest treatment scandal in NHS history

The Independent UK · May 20, 2024

‘I’m lucky to be alive’ says soldier who was given infected blood transfusion during leg amputation

Brendan West was infected with Hepatitis C in a blood transfusion at a British army hospital

International Business Times · May 20, 2024

UK Report Finds Cover-up Of Decades-long Infected Blood Scandal

A decades-long UK scandal in which thousands of people died after being treated with infected blood was covered up and largely could have been avoided, according to a bombshell report published Monday.

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