Overview

• The infected blood scandal, deemed the worst treatment disaster in NHS history, infected an estimated 30,000 people with HIV and hepatitis C from the 1970s to early 1990s.
• A new ITV documentary highlights survivor testimonies, including haemophiliac boys at Treloar’s College who were used as research subjects despite known infection risks.
• The 2024 Infected Blood Inquiry revealed systemic failures, a pervasive cover-up, and preventable harm, leading to a £11.8 billion compensation fund and government apologies.
• Around 500 victims have relaunched legal claims against the UK government, alleging misfeasance in public office, as calls grow for accountability and potential prosecutions.
• The government is reviewing the inquiry’s recommendations on broader compensation and justice, as survivor stories gain renewed public attention through media coverage.