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‘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

Hospital league tables risk sapping NHS morale

Letters: Pury Sharifi says tick boxes cannot measure continuity and compassion, while Alison Vaspe says naming and shaming is not the answer. Plus a letter from Sue Stephenson

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024

Contaminated blood scandal payouts to start by end of year, says UK government

Individuals could get up to £2.6m in compensation over blood products that caused HIV and hepatitis C

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2024

Infected blood scandal – what you need to know

The infected blood scandal has been hailed the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS. Over 3,000 people have died as a result of receiving contaminated blood products in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, and it is estimated that an infected person still dies every four days.

The Conversation · May 17, 2024

Subpostmasters betrayed, contaminated blood victims forgotten: why is Britain so bad at righting wrongs?

Interminable public inquiries won’t give the victims of medical scandals and miscarriages of justice their lives back , says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023

Victims of contaminated blood scandal left in dark about compensation

Jeremy Hunt told the inquiry that the amount that will be paid to victims has not yet been determined

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023

Sunak heckled at infected blood inquiry for saying government working ‘at pace’

Prime minister defends lack of compensation scheme for victims and families affected by scandal

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023

The paradise West Country islands owned by Prince William

Boasting crystal clear waters, stunning beaches, and rugged coastlines, the islands are perfect for those who love the outdoors.

Bristol Post · Jun 14, 2023

Tranquil British island owned by Prince William which he visits with Kate and kids

Britain's very own slice of paradise is only an hour away by plane, with subtropical plants and dozens of sightseeing opportunities buried within its sleepy and unspoilt landscape

Daily Mirror · May 21, 2023

Tainted blood scandal campaigners feel 'excluded' from Government meeting, amid fears Sue Gray exit could add to delays

The Government continues to come under fire for the time it has taken to respond in full to a key contaminated blood scandal report about compensation.

Chronicle Live · Mar 9, 2023