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The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Haemophilia and Contaminated Blood last week published a critical report into the help provided to the thousands infected with Hepatitis C and HIV by contaminated blood during the 1970s and 80s.
Between 1970 and 1991, contaminated NHS blood products caused an estimated 32,718 people to be infected with hepatitis C virus in the course of medical treatment.
Between 1978 and 1985, more than 1,500 people were infected with the HIV virus in a similar way, most of whom were co-infected with hepatitis C as well.
Many haemophiliacs were infected at the Royal Free hospital’s unit and many have since died.
Based on a YouGov survey of those affected, the APPG’s report found the patchwork of trusts set up to assist victims were so “demeaning” that victims had been “reduced to tears” because of it.
http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/healt...ictims_left_to_beg_for_compensation_1_3929079
Between 1970 and 1991, contaminated NHS blood products caused an estimated 32,718 people to be infected with hepatitis C virus in the course of medical treatment.
Between 1978 and 1985, more than 1,500 people were infected with the HIV virus in a similar way, most of whom were co-infected with hepatitis C as well.
Many haemophiliacs were infected at the Royal Free hospital’s unit and many have since died.
Based on a YouGov survey of those affected, the APPG’s report found the patchwork of trusts set up to assist victims were so “demeaning” that victims had been “reduced to tears” because of it.
http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/healt...ictims_left_to_beg_for_compensation_1_3929079