The Haemophilia Society's Haemofact 17 titled "The Campaign Continues" stated that the campaign was focused on three issues: the continuing need for a special weekly benefit, to speed up Department of Health and Social Security procedures for dealing with claims and the importance of provision for life insurance and mortgage protection. Read more about The Haemophilia Society's Haemofact 17 titled "The Campaign Continues" stated that the campaign was focused on three issues: the continuing need for a special weekly benefit, to speed up Department of Health and Social Security procedures for dealing with claims and the importance of provision for life insurance and mortgage protection.
The Haemophilia Annual Report of 1984 noted the serious problems arising from the transmission of AIDS, which was a key area of concern for the Society and dominated its work throughout the year. The Executive Committee has seen its main responsibilities as being in keeping members informed about developments and in emphasising its policy that: "the benefits arising from the continued use of blood products far outweigh any risk involved with regards to AIDS." Read more about The Haemophilia Annual Report of 1984 noted the serious problems arising from the transmission of AIDS, which was a key area of concern for the Society and dominated its work throughout the year. The Executive Committee has seen its main responsibilities as being in keeping members informed about developments and in emphasising its policy that: "the benefits arising from the continued use of blood products far outweigh any risk involved with regards to AIDS."
At a Haemophilia Society Policy Committee meeting it was noted that the Committee did not have the resources to tackle the issue of Hepatitis C, nor the co-operation of centre directors. Read more about At a Haemophilia Society Policy Committee meeting it was noted that the Committee did not have the resources to tackle the issue of Hepatitis C, nor the co-operation of centre directors.
In a confidential paper to the Board of Trustees on the Hepatitis C campaign and future directions, the Haemophilia Society called for a public inquiry. Read more about In a confidential paper to the Board of Trustees on the Hepatitis C campaign and future directions, the Haemophilia Society called for a public inquiry.
An article published in The Independent reported that the Government resisted calls to compensate Hepatitis C victims, and in an editorial added "For the Government to rule out all compensation at this stage, as it did yesterday, is both insensitive and unfair". Read more about An article published in The Independent reported that the Government resisted calls to compensate Hepatitis C victims, and in an editorial added "For the Government to rule out all compensation at this stage, as it did yesterday, is both insensitive and unfair".
The Irish Haemophilia Society, stated in a letter to David Watters that the Irish Haemophilia Society was under the impression the AIDS risk was being downplayed and was seeking to press the Irish Government to use products made in Ireland to decrease the risk of American commercial products. Read more about The Irish Haemophilia Society, stated in a letter to David Watters that the Irish Haemophilia Society was under the impression the AIDS risk was being downplayed and was seeking to press the Irish Government to use products made in Ireland to decrease the risk of American commercial products.
Graham Barker informed Professor Hay that where individuals wished to pursue claims for compensation the Society was doing no more than refer them to an appropriate lawyer. Read more about Graham Barker informed Professor Hay that where individuals wished to pursue claims for compensation the Society was doing no more than refer them to an appropriate lawyer.
The Haemophilia Society, Committee B, proposed that a task group should be formed to examine the hepatitis issue. Read more about The Haemophilia Society, Committee B, proposed that a task group should be formed to examine the hepatitis issue.
The Executive Committee of the Haemophilia Society agreed that the general secretary should review the position of people who were free of HIV infection but still suffered severe liver damage and the prospect of compensation associated with that condition. Read more about The Executive Committee of the Haemophilia Society agreed that the general secretary should review the position of people who were free of HIV infection but still suffered severe liver damage and the prospect of compensation associated with that condition.
Even in April 1985, the Haemophilia Society advised people with haemophilia to continue to take medication prescribed by medical staff. Read more about Even in April 1985, the Haemophilia Society advised people with haemophilia to continue to take medication prescribed by medical staff.