Infected blood scandal was 'not an accident' - with 'downright deception' by NHS and governments
Monday, 20 May 2024 The infected blood scandal was "not an accident" - and its failures lie with "successive governments, the NHS, and blood services", a public inquiry has found.
Chair of the Infected Blood Inquiry, Sir Brian Langstaff, said the Infected Blood scandal was 'no accident', describing the then-government's denial of wrongdoing as 'untrue'. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The waiting list for routine hospital treatment in England has risen for a second consecutive month, latest figures show - as the new health secretary announced.. Sky News
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he will have to take tough decisions after the Conservatives left parts of the system “broken”, including the NHS and prisons. He denied suggestions that the situation was a prelude for unannounced tax decisions but warned that change can’t be delivered overnight. Sir Keir said the work has started and will be delivered as “quickly as we can” in early months and years of government.
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Sir Ed Davey drove a tractor as he continued his election campaign ahead of Thursday's general election. The Liberal Democrats leader vowed to transform the NHS by putting healthcare at the forefront of his party's priorities. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lib Dem Leader Sir Ed Davey says the NHS needs urgent funding, having been left 'on its knees' by the Conservatives.
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The first victims of the infected blood scandal will receive their final compensation payment before the end of the year, minister John Glen has said. In a statement delivered to the House of Commons,..
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride says he is 'absolutely confident' the government will find the compensation money for the victims of the Infected Blood scandal, 'whatever the figure'. Report by..
It’s been described as the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS. Between 1970 and 1991, 30,000 people were infected with HIV or Hepatitis C after being treated with contaminated blood...
Monday, 20 May 2024
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