House of Lords - Infected Blood Compensation Vote
On Tuesday 30th April, the House of Lords will consider the Infected Blood Compensation Clause of the Victims & Prisoners Bill.
New Documents: Outrage of child Lab Rats in Infected Blood Scandal Deepens
New documents released today by Factor 8 reveal harrowing details about secret and unethical medical trials conducted on children.
UK Bought Infected US Blood Products because it was “Cheaper”
Minutes from a 1976 company meeting chillingly noted a preference for cheaper, riskier blood products due to cost considerations.
Factor 8 Files Maladministration Complaint Against DHSC for Failing Infected Blood Scandal Victims
Factor 8 has today filed a complaint against the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), aiming to secure a ruling of maladministration.
Factor 8 Condemns Omission of Infected Blood Compensation in Government Budget
The government has missed another opportunity to bring certainty to those who are sick and dying.
Legal Battle Over Infected Blood Compensation: Court Hears Arguments
DHSC appealed to the court for the right to withhold details requested by Factor 8 in a freedom of information request.
Statement on Victims & Prisoners Bill - Committee Stage
No longer should the government ignore some of the very worst impacted families of the infected blood scandal.
Gov Tasked Legal Firm Fieldfisher to conduct Infected Blood Compensation analysis
This engagement was part of a "comparative data discovery exercise" to shape the cost modelling and policy framework for the much-anticipated Infected Blood Compensation Scheme.
Gov Awards Infected Blood Compensation Role to Browne Jacobson
Factor 8 can exclusively reveal that the Cabinet Office has awarded a significant contract to the Nottingham-based legal firm
Treasury apologises for Infected Blood "error" - documents show wrong Ministerial briefings on Scandal
We are concerned that as recently as 2022, ministers were being briefed with incorrect information.
Scottish and Welsh Governments Push for Immediate Infected Blood Scandal Compensation
Scottish and Welsh government ministers have made a renewed and urgent call to the UK Government for immediate action on infected blood compensation.
Infected Blood Westminster Action Day: Round-Up
Factor 8 took to the streets of Westminster on Tuesday 5th December.
Labour backs Infected Blood Compensation
Labour's backing will make it very difficult for the government to stop infected blood compensation amendment from being passed.
Victims and Prisoners Bill - Infected Blood Amendment
We need as many MP’s as possible to sign these crucial amendments to the Victims and Prisoners Bill.
Infected Blood: Westminster Action Day
A day dedicated to demanding the government act now on the Infected Blood Inquiry’s second interim report will be held on 5th December.
Government Re-Shuffle & Infected Blood
A number of Infected Blood Scandal advocates have entered government following Rishi Sunak’s re-shuffle yesterday.
Government takes Factor 8 to court over Infected Blood compensation details
The fight for infected blood scandal truth and justice has been long and arduous, with the government's recent move to appeal the ICO's decision seemingly a further attempt to deny transparency to those who need it badly.
"Failure of Regulation" cause of Infected Blood Scandal says Dr Tim Howard
Former chairman of the General Medical Council fitness to practise tribunals, expressed concerns over the role of regulatory failures.
"Start The Week" Examines The Dark Tale of Factor VIII
BBC Radio 4's episode is a powerful reminder of the continuous need for vigilance, transparency, and accountability in the medical sector.
Sir Chris Wormald’s father involved in blood scandal
Chris had previously downplayed his father, Peter Wormald's involvement in the infected blood scandal.