The team focused on Hepatitis C in the Haemophilia Society declared that hepatitis was not a major concern for the Society. Simon Taylor stated in his evidence to the Inquiry that the Society relied on information from Dr Hay who stated that Hepatitis C was not a concern and Professor Preston's concerns were largely ignored. Read more about The team focused on Hepatitis C in the Haemophilia Society declared that hepatitis was not a major concern for the Society. Simon Taylor stated in his evidence to the Inquiry that the Society relied on information from Dr Hay who stated that Hepatitis C was not a concern and Professor Preston's concerns were largely ignored.
Simon Taylor noted that there was a rationale for publishing the fact that they had received legal advice, stating that it was unlikely they would be successful in a legal case against the Government. Firstly, to release the legal advice into the public domain, and secondly to garner support with Parliament for their cause as legal action would likely fail. Read more about Simon Taylor noted that there was a rationale for publishing the fact that they had received legal advice, stating that it was unlikely they would be successful in a legal case against the Government. Firstly, to release the legal advice into the public domain, and secondly to garner support with Parliament for their cause as legal action would likely fail.
The information provided by the Haemophilia Society was not relied upon heavily by its members, however by the mid 1980s, the Society aimed to be an authoritative voice on AIDS and haemophilia to both members of the Society and the wider public. Read more about The information provided by the Haemophilia Society was not relied upon heavily by its members, however by the mid 1980s, the Society aimed to be an authoritative voice on AIDS and haemophilia to both members of the Society and the wider public.
David Watters had concerns that the Medical Advisory Panel was not getting the most unbiased information. He had concerns that appointments to the Medical Advisory Panel in the 1980s were nepotistic and the source of information was not unbiased. These concerns led to a review of the panel in the 1990s. Read more about David Watters had concerns that the Medical Advisory Panel was not getting the most unbiased information. He had concerns that appointments to the Medical Advisory Panel in the 1980s were nepotistic and the source of information was not unbiased. These concerns led to a review of the panel in the 1990s.
Simon Taylor conveyed to the Inquiry that the Society principally relied upon the advice given to it by its Medical Advisory Panel, which did not meet in person and advice was relayed verbally. Read more about Simon Taylor conveyed to the Inquiry that the Society principally relied upon the advice given to it by its Medical Advisory Panel, which did not meet in person and advice was relayed verbally.
Susan Deacon did not want to sign the pre-prepared letter of rejection for the Haemophilia Society's claims for financial support for its members who had been infected with Hepatitis C, without at least meeting delegates from the Society. Read more about Susan Deacon did not want to sign the pre-prepared letter of rejection for the Haemophilia Society's claims for financial support for its members who had been infected with Hepatitis C, without at least meeting delegates from the Society.
The Department of Health and Social Security was of the view that hepatitis was a serious disease and unless the intention was to process the plasma separately it would be impossible to prevent contamination of the UK material with imported hepatitis viruses. Read more about The Department of Health and Social Security was of the view that hepatitis was a serious disease and unless the intention was to process the plasma separately it would be impossible to prevent contamination of the UK material with imported hepatitis viruses.
The Society did not specifically campaign for a scheme which would provide financial support for certain groups, such as the bereaved or those caring for family members or partners who were infected. Read more about The Society did not specifically campaign for a scheme which would provide financial support for certain groups, such as the bereaved or those caring for family members or partners who were infected.
From the Society's perspective the announcement of the setup of the Skipton Fund came out of the blue. Read more about From the Society's perspective the announcement of the setup of the Skipton Fund came out of the blue.
The Society, to save costs, chose to use a single low-cost freelancer for selected public affairs and campaign functions. Read more about The Society, to save costs, chose to use a single low-cost freelancer for selected public affairs and campaign functions.