The Haemophilia Society wrote to members stating it was seeking equitable treatment in financial terms for those infected with HCV as for those infected with HIV. Read more about The Haemophilia Society wrote to members stating it was seeking equitable treatment in financial terms for those infected with HCV as for those infected with HIV.
The Manor House Group succeeded in arranging a meeting with Stephen Dorrell (Secretary of State for Health), a "first" amongst campaign groups in respect of Hepatitis C. Read more about The Manor House Group succeeded in arranging a meeting with Stephen Dorrell (Secretary of State for Health), a "first" amongst campaign groups in respect of Hepatitis C.
Graham Barker (Haemophilia Society) wrote to clinicians seeking information regarding the scale and nature of hepatitis and haemophilia in order to provide reassurance to members. Read more about Graham Barker (Haemophilia Society) wrote to clinicians seeking information regarding the scale and nature of hepatitis and haemophilia in order to provide reassurance to members.
Professor Preston informed Graham Barker (Haemophilia Society) that, of those exposed to the Hepatitis C virus, 50% would develop chronic liver disease and 20% cirrhosis. Read more about Professor Preston informed Graham Barker (Haemophilia Society) that, of those exposed to the Hepatitis C virus, 50% would develop chronic liver disease and 20% cirrhosis.
Dr Hay informed Graham Barker (Haemophilia Society) that hepatitis should not be a major concern for the Society. Read more about Dr Hay informed Graham Barker (Haemophilia Society) that hepatitis should not be a major concern for the Society.
Haemofact No. 5, published by the Haemophilia Society, advised people with haemophilia, however mildly affected, to continue to accept medication as prescribed by medical staff. Read more about Haemofact No. 5, published by the Haemophilia Society, advised people with haemophilia, however mildly affected, to continue to accept medication as prescribed by medical staff.
The Haemophilia Society urged members to register their interest to claim compensation and offered to provide the contact details of local lawyers. Read more about The Haemophilia Society urged members to register their interest to claim compensation and offered to provide the contact details of local lawyers.
The Haemophilia Society reported in its 1987 "Bulletin" that the moral obligation to recognise the source of the disaster had been accepted, and the announcement of the establishment of the Macfarlane Trust was "a start". Read more about The Haemophilia Society reported in its 1987 "Bulletin" that the moral obligation to recognise the source of the disaster had been accepted, and the announcement of the establishment of the Macfarlane Trust was "a start".
In a letter to David Watters, Professor Bloom recognised that AIDS had become a "rather serious" disease in the US, but at the time the cause was unknown and it had not been proven to be transmittable through blood products. Read more about In a letter to David Watters, Professor Bloom recognised that AIDS had become a "rather serious" disease in the US, but at the time the cause was unknown and it had not been proven to be transmittable through blood products.
In a meeting between Dr Owen, Reverend Tanner, and others it was mentioned that the Haemophilia Society was keen to encourage greater use of plasmapheresis in order to help achieve self-sufficiency. Read more about In a meeting between Dr Owen, Reverend Tanner, and others it was mentioned that the Haemophilia Society was keen to encourage greater use of plasmapheresis in order to help achieve self-sufficiency.