The government announced substantial changes to the compensation scheme for victims of the infected blood scandal, following a critical inquiry report. Approximately 30,000 individuals were infected with HIV, hepatitis B, or C from contaminated blood products supplied by the NHS in the late 20th century. The inquiry revealed insufficient action was taken to prevent importing contaminated blood, with some elements of the scandal covered up. The government accepted seven of the inquiry's 16 recommendations immediately, whereas remaining changes require further consultation with victims. The Infected Blood Compensation Authority agreed to all its relevant recommendations.
The government is making substantial changes to the compensation scheme for victims of the infected blood scandal, following a critical report about the payment scheme.
30,000 people were infected with HIV, hepatitis B or C from contaminated blood products on the NHS in the 1970s, 80s, and early 90s.
The inquiry's chair, Sir Brian Langstaff, published a 200-page follow-up report criticizing the management of the government's £11.8bn compensation scheme for victims.
The government will immediately accept seven of the inquiry's 16 recommendations related to the compensation scheme, with others still subject to consultation.
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