Angela Irons received a blood transfusion of two units the day after she had her son at Dryburn Hospital in Durham. She had a haemoglobin level of 9.1 prior to the transfusion, and does not think she was actively bleeding. She was diagnosed with Hepatitis C in 2000. Read more about Angela Irons received a blood transfusion of two units the day after she had her son at Dryburn Hospital in Durham. She had a haemoglobin level of 9.1 prior to the transfusion, and does not think she was actively bleeding. She was diagnosed with Hepatitis C in 2000.
Maureen Harrison was infected with Hepatitis C when she received a blood transfusion after the birth of her second child: "The midwife told me that I could stay in hospital and have a transfusion of two units of blood. She said that the alternative would be to take six months of iron tablets. She advised that it would be better to stay overnight and have the transfusion, so I agreed to have the transfusion of blood." Read more about Maureen Harrison was infected with Hepatitis C when she received a blood transfusion after the birth of her second child: "The midwife told me that I could stay in hospital and have a transfusion of two units of blood. She said that the alternative would be to take six months of iron tablets. She advised that it would be better to stay overnight and have the transfusion, so I agreed to have the transfusion of blood."
Maria Fletcher within her written statement to the Inquiry explained how she was never given any information or advice about the possibility or risk of being exposed to infection before receiving any blood Read more about Maria Fletcher within her written statement to the Inquiry explained how she was never given any information or advice about the possibility or risk of being exposed to infection before receiving any blood
Marlene Neve explained in her written statement to the Inquiry how she was aware of the risks posed by HIV so she asked the consultant prior to surgery if she could donate her own blood in advance of the procedure, should a transfusion be necessary. She was told that she was not fit enough and that her haemoglobin levels were too low Read more about Marlene Neve explained in her written statement to the Inquiry how she was aware of the risks posed by HIV so she asked the consultant prior to surgery if she could donate her own blood in advance of the procedure, should a transfusion be necessary. She was told that she was not fit enough and that her haemoglobin levels were too low
Paul Mouncey's explained within his witness statement to the Inquiry how neither him or his wife, Jane were given clear advice about the screening of blood products, or never given any indication that there was a risk from the transfusion Read more about Paul Mouncey's explained within his witness statement to the Inquiry how neither him or his wife, Jane were given clear advice about the screening of blood products, or never given any indication that there was a risk from the transfusion
Within his written statement to the Inquiry Dr Morris McClelland explained that the experiences of trying to implement or pilot these technologies demonstrated that there were so many practical disadvantages as to preclude their use on a large scale Read more about Within his written statement to the Inquiry Dr Morris McClelland explained that the experiences of trying to implement or pilot these technologies demonstrated that there were so many practical disadvantages as to preclude their use on a large scale
Dr Gail Miflin explained within a written statement to the Inquiry how SHOT is a haemovigilance scheme which collects and analyses adverse events and reactions related to blood transfusions in the UK Read more about Dr Gail Miflin explained within a written statement to the Inquiry how SHOT is a haemovigilance scheme which collects and analyses adverse events and reactions related to blood transfusions in the UK
Dr Lorna Williamson explained within a written statement to the Inquiry how JPAC has two roles. The first is to prepare detailed guidelines for the UK Blood Transfusion Services. The second is to act as an advisory committee by reporting to the medical directors of the four UK blood services Read more about Dr Lorna Williamson explained within a written statement to the Inquiry how JPAC has two roles. The first is to prepare detailed guidelines for the UK Blood Transfusion Services. The second is to act as an advisory committee by reporting to the medical directors of the four UK blood services
Lynne Hill was infected with Hepatitis C through transfusions given during leukaemia treatment. She said within her written statement to the Inquiry she was given pints and pints of blood but was never told about the risk of infection or asked to consent. Read more about Lynne Hill was infected with Hepatitis C through transfusions given during leukaemia treatment. She said within her written statement to the Inquiry she was given pints and pints of blood but was never told about the risk of infection or asked to consent.
Katrina Hughes explained in her witness statement to the Inquiry how she was told that blood is safe because it is heat-treated. Read more about Katrina Hughes explained in her witness statement to the Inquiry how she was told that blood is safe because it is heat-treated.