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Societies Urge Government for Clarity on Compensation Before Fact-Finding Tour
Yesterday, the chairs of three haemophilia societies—Bill Wright of Haemophilia Scotland, Clive Smith of the Haemophilia Society, and Nigel Hamilton of Haemophilia NI—once again wrote to John Glen MP, the UK Paymaster General, expressing concerns about the announcement of a planned fact-finding tour to meet with those infected and affected by the contaminated blood scandal.
Earlier this month,…
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READ THE LATEST EDITION OF THE WIRE
We’re pleased to announce that the latest edition of our magazine, The Wire, is out now! You can view it here. Printed copies will be making their way to haemophilia centres. If you would like a printed copy, please email [email protected]
We have also emailed a copy to each of our members. If you’re a member and haven’t received an email with a copy, it may be because of your GDPR…
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Positive Show of Support for APPG Parliamentary Lobby
On Wednesday, Haemophilia Scotland participated in a mass lobby at Westminster, urging the UK Government to act now on a compensation scheme for those infected and affected by contaminated blood. The event drew a significant turnout of people from across the UK and from different campaign groups to all work together to raise awareness about the continuing delays by the UK Government.
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Call to Action: Ask your local MP to attend APPG Parliamentary Lobby
On Wednesday 28th February Haemophilia Scotland will join many charities and campaign groups at a parliamentary lobby at Westminster Hall organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Haemophilia and Contaminated Blood. The purpose of this mass lobby is to demand that the government acts now on compensation for people infected and affected by the contaminated blood scandal.
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Paymaster General urged for transparency on government's progress
Last Wednesday, the chairs of Haemophilia Scotland and the Haemophilia Society sent a second letter to the Paymaster General John Glen MP, urging him to address the matter of compensation for individuals infected and affected by contaminated blood and blood products.
This letter reiterates the request for information regarding the progress so far in establishing a compensation scheme and seeks…
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PUBLIC INQUIRY FINAL REPORT DATE ANNOUNCED
This morning, the UK Infected Blood Inquiry issued a press release confirming the publication date of the Final Report, set for Monday, May 20, 2024 at Church House, London.
Although originally expected to be released in March of this year, the Inquiry Chair Sir Brian Langstaff stated that the further delay was due to the amount of work required for the warning letter process and as a result he…
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Historic night sees compensation for Infected Blood move a step closer
MPs from all parties passed an amendment to the Victims and Prisoners Bill which may force the government to establish a compensation body within 3 months of the bill becoming law.
Last night marked a significant step forward towards the establishment of a full compensation scheme for people infected and affected by contaminated blood. A total of 246 MPs, spanning all political parties, voiced…
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Familiar response from new Paymaster General
Earlier this week, John Glen MP, the recently appointed Paymaster General, responded on behalf of the Prime Minister to the letter sent by the Chairs of Haemophilia Scotland, the Haemophilia Society, and Haemophilia NI.
Our letter of the 13th October urged the Prime Minister and his government to reconsider their stance on waiting for the Inquiry’s final report before responding, and to instead…
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Inquiry confirms the expected publication of its Final Report will now be March 2024
The Infected Blood Inquiry, led by Chair Sir Brian Langstaff, today announced a delay in the publication of its much-anticipated final report. Originally expected to be released in late autumn, the scale of materials to be examined, the weight of criticisms directed at individuals and organisations, and legal requirements have necessitated a revision of this timeline.
The delay in publication…
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SCOTTISH INFECTED BLOOD SURVIVIORS TRAVEL TO LONDON TO WITNESS THE PRIME MINISTER'S RESPONSE TO THEIR CALL FOR ANSWERS
Ministers to answer to Infected Blood Inquiry after Scottish request for them to explain compensation delays.
Next week, Haemophilia Scotland, accompanied by a strong contingent of Scottish infected blood survivors, will journey to London to witness Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s response to the Government’s lack of action on compensation for infected and affected blood victims.
The Chair of the…
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Inquiry plans to hold further hearings in July
Yesterday the Infected Blood Inquiry announced their plans to hold further hearings about the Government’s response to the use of infected blood and blood products and on the matter of compensation.
This statement confirmed that the Inquiry had used its powers to request further statements from Government officials following appeals from core participants to do so.
The hearings are scheduled to…
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Infected Blood Inquiry debate: No new information from Government
A debate was held in the Commons Chamber this afternoon about the Infected Blood Inquiry and the progress made by the UK Government on the matter of compensation.
Dame Diana Johnson MP and Sir Peter Bottomley MP, co-Chairs of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Haemophilia and Contaminated Blood, opened the proceedings by highlighting the lack of progress made by the Government and called on…
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Written request sent to Sir Brian Langstaff
Last week, Haemophilia Scotland issued a written communication to the Inquiry, strongly urging that additional measures be taken to address the UK Government’s lack of response to Sir Brian Langstaff’s second interim report on compensation.
Despite the second interim report being published on the 5th of April, the UK Government has so far failed to act upon any of the recommendations made by Sir…
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Second Interim Report on Compensation Published
Sir Brian Langstaff, Chair of the Infected Blood Inquiry, today published a landmark report containing recommendations on the payment of compensation to those infected and affected by the infected blood disaster. The recommendations cover Haemophiliacs and others who were infected by HIV, Hepatitis C and certain cases of Hepatitis B through infected blood or blood products. It includes those…
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Second Public Inquiry Interim Report due on Wednesday 5th April
This afternoon, the Infected Blood Inquiry confirmed that the second Interim Report will be published on Wednesday 5th April and will be publicly available at 11:30am.
Sir Brian Langstaff had announced his intention to submit a second Interim Report to the UK Government before Easter during his closing statement on the 4rd February, and had indicated that compensation will once again be the…
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CHANGES AT HAEMOPHILIA SCOTLAND
From 1st April 2023, we will see some phased changes in the role of trustees within Haemophilia Scotland.
Bill Wright has been Chair of Haemophilia Scotland since its inception in 2012 and has been the driving force behind our representation at the Infected Blood Inquiry and the former Penrose Inquiry. Commencing in April, Bill will gradually step back from the role of Chair and for a time…
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Infected Blood in Scotland: A Step Closer
Haemophilia Scotland and the Scottish Infected Blood Forum would like to extend a warm welcome to join us at our next meeting, which is open to anyone in Scotland affected or infected with hepatitis C or HIV by blood products or blood.
Once more we would ask you to bring your thoughts and views on the following: –
Overview of closing statements
Second interim and final report
Update on…
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