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Inquiry issues letter about siblings and compensation
The Chair of the Infected Blood Inquiry has written to the Paymaster General about siblings who are ineligible for compensation.
Since the publication of the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Summary in August 2024, the Inquiry has been contacted by groups representing affected siblings who would be ineligible for compensation under the criteria in the Summary.
You can read Sir…
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Newsletter
The most recent edition of the Infected Blood Inquiry newsletter has now been published and you can view this in the link provided below.
If you would like to access past newsletters issued by the...
New statement of approach issued by Inquiry
You can read the statement of approach here.
Chair of the Inquiry, Sir Brian Langstaff, said:
“Back at the start of the Inquiry, I set out the principle that we would complete the Inquiry as quickly...
Sir Brian Langstaff responds to government update on support and compensation
This morning the Paymaster General, the Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP made a statement providing an update on parity of financial support, and the forthcoming appointment of an independent reviewer to look...
Update: Public Health and Administration Expert Group
The Inquiry has previously appointed seven experts to the public health and administration expert group. In recognition of the broad range of issues this group may be asked to consider, five further...
Inquiry publishes further indicative weeks for the hearings
The Inquiry has updated its indicative timetable until the summer. You can see the latest indicative weeks here.
Between 17 May and 30 July, the Inquiry will hear evidence about the current support...
Local Meetings with the Inquiry Team
Later this month we will be hosting meetings for people infected and affected to join with others in their area for an update on the Inquiry’s work.
We will be using Zoom for these meetings as this...
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New expert group: Health Economics
The Inquiry is appointing a new expert group to provide a report to the Inquiry about the economic impact of illness caused by infected blood and blood products and the cost-effectiveness of...
Inquiry publishes timetable for hearings on Alliance House Trusts and Schemes
We have updated the indicative timetable for the four weeks from 22 February to 22 March. Over these four weeks the Chair will hear evidence from people who were responsible for making decisions, or...
Update following latest coronavirus restrictions
Hearings to continue
Hearings will continue from Tuesday 12 January with the Chair, Sir Brian Langstaff, and the Inquiry QC, Jenni Richards, in the hearing room at Fleetbank House.
We anticipate...
Infected Blood Inquiry sets out plans for hearings in 2021
Sir Brian Langstaff reflects on recent hearings and looks forward to those next year in his closing remarks which can be read in full here.
The Inquiry will resume hearings after the Christmas break...
Newsletter
The most recent edition of the Infected Blood Inquiry newsletter has now been published and you can view this in the link provided below.
If you would like to access past newsletters issued by the...
New expert group: Fractionation
The Inquiry is appointing a new expert group to provide a report to the Inquiry about the scientific principles and techniques involved in the production of cryoprecipitate, factor products and...