PUBLISHED: 16:44 27 September 2018 | UPDATED: 16:44 27 September 2018 Sam Volpe Campaigners in ties and ribbons, outside Church House, Westminster, as the preliminary hearings of the Infected Blood Inquiry are set to begin. Picture: Polly Hancock Archant Mark Stewart implored the Infected Blood Inquiry to investigate “why he was given contaminated Factor 8 when it was not necessary” by doctors at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead. In a moving statement read by his daughter Jade on the third day of the inquiry’s preliminary hearings, Mark made a plea to find out why he had been used as a “guinea pig” and also detailed the devastation wreaked by contaminated blood products on his family. His father and brother – both called Angus – died after complications following products given to treat von Willebrand disease, which is caused by a lack of clotting agent.Mark, who suffers from moderate von Willebrand disease, … [Read more...] about Contaminated blood inquiry: Royal Free patient reveals how he was infected with Hep C aged 11 – and not told for 25 years
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Contaminated blood scandal worst tragedy to hit NHS, victim says
News / UK and world by Press Association September 24, 2018, 1:32 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter The contaminated blood scandal is the worst tragedy to hit the NHS – and those responsible need to be held accountable for their actions and prosecuted, a victim has said. A public inquiry will consider the treatment of thousands of people in the 1970s and 1980s who were given blood products infected with hepatitis viruses and HIV, and the impact this has had. Victim Michelle Tolley spoke as the probe into the deaths of more than 2,400 people who were infected with HIV and Hepatitis C as a result of the scandal began in London on Monday. “Anyone who may be responsible… they need to be held accountable and prosecuted if needs be – I strongly believe that,” the mother-of-four told the Press Association. “People need to know that this tragedy happened,” she said. “This is the worst … [Read more...] about Contaminated blood scandal worst tragedy to hit NHS, victim says
Councillor’s hopes for justice at contaminated blood inquiry
A councillor from the borough says she hopes a high-profile public inquiry getting under way will provide justice for the victims of the contaminated blood scandal. Coun Paula Wakefield is attending the opening of the high-profile probe into the issue, which follows decades of work by her and other campaigners, in London today (Monday).Other news: Regular train travellers to receive compensationHer father Russell Carbery, from Astley, was one of hundreds of people who died after contracting HIV and hepatitis B and C having been given Factor VIII blood products.Campaigners say these items were bought from the USA and blood was taken from prisons and people with drug addictions in desperate straits who got money by going to blood plasma banks.The Wigan Council lead member for equalities and domestic abuse, who represents Astley Mosley Common in the chamber, is one of more than 600 people represented by solicitors at this week’s opening proceedings and has also asked to address … [Read more...] about Councillor’s hopes for justice at contaminated blood inquiry
Contaminated blood inquiry is ‘a day few thought would come’
News / UK and world by Press Association September 24, 2018, 8:33 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter The start of an inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal which left at least 2,400 people dead is a day few thought they would never see, a solicitor representing hundreds of victims said. It will consider the treatment of thousands of people in the 1970s and 1980s who were given blood products infected with hepatitis viruses and HIV, and the impact this had on their families. Sir Brian Langstaff, chairman of the inquiry, previously said the probe would examine whether there had been an attempt to cover up the scandal, and has promised a “thorough examination of the evidence”. Des Collins, of Collins Solicitors, which represents more than 800 victims, their families and eight campaign groups, said the inquiry which begins on Monday in London is critically important. “For those affected, their families and … [Read more...] about Contaminated blood inquiry is ‘a day few thought would come’
Norfolk victims hope for justice as contaminated blood inquiry starts
An inquiry into contaminated blood will start today. Pic: NHS Blood and Transplant/PA Wire Archant An inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal which left at least 2,400 people dead is to begin. The probe will consider the treatment of thousands of people in the 1970s and 1980s who were given blood products infected with hepatitis viruses and HIV, and the impact this had on their families.People from Norfolk are among those who have been affected and the Eastern Daily Press has been campaigning for more than two years over the issue.The contaminated blood scandal involves the use of contaminated blood products donated through high risk sources.Sir Brian Langstaff, chairman of the inquiry, previously said it would examine whether there had been an attempt to cover up the scandal.According to the terms of reference, which were published in July, the inquiry will consider “whether there have been attempts to conceal details of what happened” through the destruction of … [Read more...] about Norfolk victims hope for justice as contaminated blood inquiry starts