The Infected Blood Scandal
THOUSANDS of Brits may have a “ticking timebomb” of undiagnosed hepatitis C and are being urged to get tested to ensure they have not been infected in the tainted blood scandal.Experts estimate around 2,000 people who received unscreened transfusions between 1970 and 1991 may have been infected and still have no idea they have the virus, which can affect the liver, leading toRachel Halford, CEO of the Hepatitis C Trust, called the news “gravely concerning”.
UK blood donations were not routinely screened until 1991, 18 months after the first virus was identified in a laboratory. “The nature of diseases like hepatitis is that they can be latent, or hidden, and can emerge later in life. Therefore it is all the more important that people get checked in order to put their minds at rest, or to deal with the consequences of any positive finding.”hepatitis C
Now Ivan, who has given written evidence to the inquiry, is calling for a compensation scheme for all victims, because many have so far received nothing.He said: “I want to see that we get a proper apology, compensation and a memorial for those who have died.Sir Robert says it is “vital” that victims and survivors receive compensation as soon as possible.
The family, from Hornchurch, Essex, hope they will finally see some justice when the inquiry findings are released.“But justice will go some way towards feeling peace for myself and my family.‘I’ve 7yrs left . . . if I’m lucky
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