The remembrance service at St Paul’s Cathedral this week has once again brought the infected blood scandal into public attention as families and campaigners continue to reflect on the long-running impact of one of the most serious treatment failures in NHS history.

The service honoured those affected by contaminated blood products and transfusions in the 1970s and 1980s. Alongside remembrance, there was recognition that it took many years for the scale of what happened to be acknowledged at government level – something that remains a continuing source of frustration for many families.

Those infected and their families still struggling

The sense of injustice and delayed recognition sits alongside ongoing concern about compensation. The government’s infected blood compensation scheme is now in operation, following the findings of the Infected Blood Inquiry, but many families are still navigating the process or waiting for claims to be resolved.

Our expert team are already supporting people through the claims process – those infected, those who were indirectly affected, and bereaved families.

While claims can be made directly to the scheme, many choose to seek legal advice to help ensure applications are correctly prepared and to reduce the risk of under-compensation or delays.

We also assist with reviews and appeals where families are unhappy with decisions already made or where claims are being made on behalf of deceased relatives.

Contact us today for free initial advice. We act on a No win, No fee basis, so there is no financial risk in speaking to us. Our experienced team can help you understand your options and guide you through the claims process with specialist support where needed. Call or email us to discuss how we can help.

Read our other articles about the Infected Blood Scandal:
Infected Blood Scandal – Latest Update | A Step Forward, But Justice Still Delayed | Victims Are Still Waiting | Government Encourages claims