Infected blood victims could get £2m compensation
Infected Blood Victims Could Get £2m Compensation
A new government scheme has been announced that could see victims of infected blood receiving compensation of up to £2 million. This…
Infected Blood Victims Could Get £2m Compensation
A new government scheme has been announced that could see victims of infected blood receiving compensation of up to £2 million. This comes following years of campaigning by those affected, who were given contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s.
The contaminated blood scandal is considered one of the worst treatment disasters in the history of the NHS, with thousands of patients infected with HIV, hepatitis C, and other diseases. Many of those affected have faced serious health complications and even death as a result.
The new compensation scheme aims to provide financial support to those who have suffered as a result of the contaminated blood products. It is hoped that the £2 million payout will help to alleviate some of the financial burden that victims and their families have faced over the years.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has stated that the government is committed to supporting those affected by the contaminated blood scandal, and that the compensation scheme is a step towards addressing the injustices that have been suffered by victims.
There has been widespread support for the compensation scheme from victims and their families, who have long been calling for justice and financial support. Many hope that the £2 million payout will help to provide some measure of closure and compensation for the suffering that has been endured.
While the new compensation scheme is a positive step forward, many victims and campaigners are still pushing for a full public inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal to ensure that those responsible are held to account for their actions.
Overall, the announcement of the £2 million compensation scheme is a welcome development for those affected by the contaminated blood scandal. It is hoped that this financial support will help to provide some measure of justice and closure for the victims and their families.
As the government works to implement the compensation scheme, victims and their families continue to push for further action to ensure that the injustices of the contaminated blood scandal are fully addressed and those responsible are held to account.
