Summary
Victims of infected blood in the UK are urging the government to speed up compensation payments, as many continue to suffer and die without receiving it. Over 30,000 people were infected with HIV or hepatitis C due to contaminated blood products in the past, but only 100 people have received compensation so far.
Key Facts
- More than 30,000 people in the UK were infected with HIV or hepatitis C from contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Around 3,000 people have died due to the infections.
- A public inquiry reported the scandal as largely avoidable and cited systemic failures.
- The inquiry's final report was released one year ago.
- Only 100 victims have received compensation payments, despite expectations for a faster process.
- Campaigners delivered a letter to the prime minister, urging quicker action.
- They claim that flaws in the compensation scheme were preventable and seek improvements.
- The government stated they are committed to delivering compensation quickly.
