Infected blood victims could get £2m compensation

Victims of the contaminated blood scandal, where thousands were infected with HIV and Hepatitis C through NHS treatment, could receive £2m in compensation.

The government announced the new funding following a public inquiry into the scandal, which found that thousands of patients were infected between the 1970s and 1990s.

The compensation scheme aims to provide financial support to those affected and their families, many of whom have faced financial hardship and health issues as a result of the infections.

The £2m compensation package is the largest ever offered to victims of a healthcare scandal in the UK, and is a recognition of the suffering and injustices they have endured.

The scheme will also provide ongoing support for those affected, including access to counselling and medical treatment.

The announcement has been welcomed by campaigners and victims’ families, who have long called for justice and recognition of the harm caused by the contaminated blood.

This compensation is a step towards acknowledging the pain and suffering that many have experienced, and providing some measure of relief and support.

It is hoped that the funding will help victims and their families to rebuild their lives and move forward from the devastation caused by the contaminated blood scandal.

The government has apologized for the failings that led to the infections, and is committed to ensuring that such a tragedy never happens again.

The announcement of the compensation scheme marks a significant step towards healing and justice for the victims of the contaminated blood scandal.