Generally those who cleared Hepatitis C would statistically be likely to do so within the first six months. There was no opportunity for a person to explain why they considered that they had continued to suffer Hepatitis C infection beyond six months, nor could the Skipton Fund examine their evidence on the point. This was a function of the design of the Fund, and the way in which the Department of Health set out to operate it Read more about Generally those who cleared Hepatitis C would statistically be likely to do so within the first six months. There was no opportunity for a person to explain why they considered that they had continued to suffer Hepatitis C infection beyond six months, nor could the Skipton Fund examine their evidence on the point. This was a function of the design of the Fund, and the way in which the Department of Health set out to operate it
Following the Secretary of State's agreement to the various component parts of the payment scheme, a Scottish email threw into doubt payment for people who had cleared Hepatitis C following treatment. Read more about Following the Secretary of State's agreement to the various component parts of the payment scheme, a Scottish email threw into doubt payment for people who had cleared Hepatitis C following treatment.
Malcolm Chisholm said he would make £20,000 available for those diagnosed with Hepatitis C, with a further £25,000 paid to sufferers who developed conditions such as cirrhosis and cancer of the liver. Read more about Malcolm Chisholm said he would make £20,000 available for those diagnosed with Hepatitis C, with a further £25,000 paid to sufferers who developed conditions such as cirrhosis and cancer of the liver.
The report which Susan Deacon had requested was delivered to her in draft by departmental officials. They sought to steer her "very firmly in the direction of not agreeing to compensation or special priority treatment for Hep C sufferers who may have been infected by NHS treatment", keeping in step with her English counterparts. Read more about The report which Susan Deacon had requested was delivered to her in draft by departmental officials. They sought to steer her "very firmly in the direction of not agreeing to compensation or special priority treatment for Hep C sufferers who may have been infected by NHS treatment", keeping in step with her English counterparts.
The Scottish Executive announced that an expert group, to be chaired by a Court of Session Judge, Lord Donald Ross, was to be set up to look at the pros and cons of a system of financial and other support for those harmed by health service treatment where the NHS was not at fault. Read more about The Scottish Executive announced that an expert group, to be chaired by a Court of Session Judge, Lord Donald Ross, was to be set up to look at the pros and cons of a system of financial and other support for those harmed by health service treatment where the NHS was not at fault.
An amendment to the Skipton Fund occurred in 2016 which made specific clauses applicable to each UK nation. Read more about An amendment to the Skipton Fund occurred in 2016 which made specific clauses applicable to each UK nation.
In "A and Others v the National Blood Authority" Mr Justice Burton concluded that routine screening ought to have been introduced by 1 March 1990, and surrogate testing should have been in place by March 1988. Read more about In "A and Others v the National Blood Authority" Mr Justice Burton concluded that routine screening ought to have been introduced by 1 March 1990, and surrogate testing should have been in place by March 1988.
The Skipton Appeals Panel met quarterly. A guidance note was provided to applicants which clarified that they could provide evidence of a transfusion. Read more about The Skipton Appeals Panel met quarterly. A guidance note was provided to applicants which clarified that they could provide evidence of a transfusion.
Alan Milburn told the Treasury that the legal advice for the Government was that there was a very limited chance of success following the recommendations in the judgment of the High Court (in England) in "A and Others v the National Blood Authority" and the decision should not be appealed. Read more about Alan Milburn told the Treasury that the legal advice for the Government was that there was a very limited chance of success following the recommendations in the judgment of the High Court (in England) in "A and Others v the National Blood Authority" and the decision should not be appealed.
The Health and Community Care Committee called Susan Deacon to give evidence on 25 October 2000. Read more about The Health and Community Care Committee called Susan Deacon to give evidence on 25 October 2000.