Victims of the infected blood scandal are experiencing additional harm due to prolonged waits for compensation, as noted by Sir Brian Langstaff. The scandal, which infected approximately 30,000 people with HIV and hepatitis during the 1970s and 80s, resulted from the use of contaminated blood products by the NHS. Although the government has allocated £11.8 billion for compensation and aims to expedite payments, many victims express dissatisfaction with the management of the compensation scheme. An inquiry report indicated that more could have been done to prevent the disaster, revealing past injustices.
Sir Brian Langstaff stated that "obvious injustices" exist in the compensation scheme for victims of the infected blood scandal, highlighting the emotional and procedural harm caused by delays.
The public inquiry revealed that around 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis due to contaminated blood products sourced by the NHS during the 1970s and 80s.
In a detailed 200-page report, Sir Brian Langstaff emphasized that the disaster could have been largely averted with different decisions made by health authorities at the time.
Despite the government setting aside £11.8 billion for compensation, victims continue to face prolonged waits and inadequate management of their claims, further harming their situation.
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