Dr Wensley sent a letter to adults with haemophilia treated at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, which stated that until the right tests are available, it was probably best to assume that recipients could be carrying the HTLV-III virus. Read more about Dr Wensley sent a letter to adults with haemophilia treated at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, which stated that until the right tests are available, it was probably best to assume that recipients could be carrying the HTLV-III virus.
An information sheet on AIDs was sent out to patients which informed them that tests were available and would be carried out on routine visits to their centre. Read more about An information sheet on AIDs was sent out to patients which informed them that tests were available and would be carried out on routine visits to their centre.
Professor Ludlam held a meeting for patients where they were informed that some people had been infected with HTLV-III by SNBTS PFC Factor VIII which they had received. Read more about Professor Ludlam held a meeting for patients where they were informed that some people had been infected with HTLV-III by SNBTS PFC Factor VIII which they had received.
Professor Ludlam wrote to patients referring to publicity in the press and TV about the HTLV III virus and AIDS, and explained that Dr Forbes and he were holding a meeting to discuss with patients some of the anxieties and issues that had been raised. Read more about Professor Ludlam wrote to patients referring to publicity in the press and TV about the HTLV III virus and AIDS, and explained that Dr Forbes and he were holding a meeting to discuss with patients some of the anxieties and issues that had been raised.
An article published in The Scotsman reported that blood was found to be contaminated in Scotland's blood supply and that all supplies of Factor VIII were being subjected to heat treatment. Read more about An article published in The Scotsman reported that blood was found to be contaminated in Scotland's blood supply and that all supplies of Factor VIII were being subjected to heat treatment.
The Yorkshire Post published an article titled 'Tests on Haemophiliacs Positive NHS Blood Carries Killer AIDS Virus', Read more about The Yorkshire Post published an article titled 'Tests on Haemophiliacs Positive NHS Blood Carries Killer AIDS Virus',
An individual was unaware that they had been tested for HIV, and did not attend a scheduled appointment, and was therefore unaware of a positive test result. Read more about An individual was unaware that they had been tested for HIV, and did not attend a scheduled appointment, and was therefore unaware of a positive test result.
Alan Burgess was informed via a letter that he had tested positive for the AIDs associated virus. Read more about Alan Burgess was informed via a letter that he had tested positive for the AIDs associated virus.
Derek Martindale, a witness to the Inquiry, asked to be tested for HIV as no test was offered or undertaken. Read more about Derek Martindale, a witness to the Inquiry, asked to be tested for HIV as no test was offered or undertaken.
A witness to the Inquiry received a letter advising him that he had tested positive for HIV. Read more about A witness to the Inquiry received a letter advising him that he had tested positive for HIV.