The Haemophilia Society’s campaign for a public inquiry into the scandal of contaminated blood products got a boost today as legal action was launched in the High Court. Papers were lodged for a group legal action on grounds of negligence/breach of duty against the Government. Welcoming the development, Liz Carroll
Legal Action adds to Pressure for Public Inquiry into Contaminated Blood Products
The Society and campaigners protest outside Downing street calling for an inquiry into Contaminated Blood scandal
The Haemophilia Society and campaigners today protested outside the Department of Health calling for an inquiry into the circumstances that lead to over 4,500 people with bleeding disorders being infected by contaminated blood products. A delegation of people, consisting of people infected and family members of those who have died joined
The Haemophilia Society responds to Number 10 snub on Contaminated Blood Products
Liz Carroll, Chief Executive of The Haemophilia Society, has today written another letter to the Prime Minister, expressing disappointment at the inadequate and unacceptable response from Government. Last month The Haemophilia Society wrote alongside campaign groups and 100s of affected individuals to the Prime Minister setting out the scandal of NHS treatment
6 things you can do this election to support people with bleeding disorders
1. Find out who your local candidates are by visiting this site and typing in your postcode or constituency. You’ll probably have got leaflets through the post but you can also find them online including on Twitter and Facebook. Ask them what they know about bleeding disorders and what their
UKHCDO releases statement on reported cases of sporadic CJD in the UK
The UKHCDO has published this leaflet following reports in an American Journal that two female patients with inherited bleeding disorders have recently been reported to have died from sporadic CJD in 2014; one was a haemophilia carrier and the other had severe von Willebrand disease. Both had been treated with blood
Prime Minister responds to letter on Contaminated Blood Products
The Haemophilia Society received a response to the letter written by a large number of campaigners to the Prime Minister last week. The response thanks us for the letter but says that it will be passed to the Department for Health for a reply. The Society plan to write back to
MPs call for an Inquiry into the Contaminated Blood Scandal
A debate was held this afternoon in Parliament on Contaminated Blood led by Andy Burnham. Many other MPs from across the house rose to speak in support of those affected by contaminated blood products. Mr Burnham provided evidence of medical records that were changed or contained false information, diagnosis of
Enter your sporting photo into Alex Dowsett’s Little Warriors competition
Are you a Little Warrior? Why not take part in Little Bleeders very first photography competition by sharing images of your sporting achievements. You’ll be in with a chance of winning: Alex Dowsett kit and a 1hr Record VIP experience. Alex is excited to be on the judging panel and
Ladies Festival raises almost £3k for The Haemophilia Society
Dancing, sumptuous dining and fun were had by all at the recent masonic Ladies Festival held by Atlantes Lodge No.4756, who chose The Haemophilia Society as this year’s chosen charity raising nearly £3000, with £400 alone coming from the auction of a signed Manchester United football! The evening began with a
A day in the life of a vWD woman: Ria’s story
A day in the life of a vWD woman: Ria’s story The theme of this year’s World Haemophilia Day is women and girls and to bring attention to all our female members with a bleeding disorder, we invite you to read Ria’s frank and funny account of life as a