Manor House Group, Haemophilia Action UK and Haemophilia Society started to intensify campaigning. Read more about Manor House Group, Haemophilia Action UK and Haemophilia Society started to intensify campaigning.
Secretary of State for Health Frank Dobson decided not to set up a payment scheme for Hepatitis C. Read more about Secretary of State for Health Frank Dobson decided not to set up a payment scheme for Hepatitis C.
The Department of Health refused to make any form of payment to those infected with Hepatitis C. Read more about The Department of Health refused to make any form of payment to those infected with Hepatitis C.
John Horam expressed willingness to consider proposals from John Marshall MP regarding compensation for haemophiliacs infected with Hepatitis C. Read more about John Horam expressed willingness to consider proposals from John Marshall MP regarding compensation for haemophiliacs infected with Hepatitis C.
Ministers agreed to maintain the status quo, "not extend the principle of no-fault compensation either to those infected with Hepatitis C or CJD." Read more about Ministers agreed to maintain the status quo, "not extend the principle of no-fault compensation either to those infected with Hepatitis C or CJD."
Gerald Malone agreed to consider the position of those suffering from the worst complications of Hepatitis C. Read more about Gerald Malone agreed to consider the position of those suffering from the worst complications of Hepatitis C.
The Haemophilia Society launched its campaign for financial help for those infected with Hepatitis C Read more about The Haemophilia Society launched its campaign for financial help for those infected with Hepatitis C
Civil servants within the Department of Health warned that Hepatitis C had moved from being "a problem on the horizon to a highly political and volatile policy issue". Read more about Civil servants within the Department of Health warned that Hepatitis C had moved from being "a problem on the horizon to a highly political and volatile policy issue".
Government announcement of financial support for people infected with HIV through transfusions did not extend to Hepatitis C infections. Read more about Government announcement of financial support for people infected with HIV through transfusions did not extend to Hepatitis C infections.
The Eileen Trust ceased functioning and decided to distribute the remaining funds between registered beneficiaries. Read more about The Eileen Trust ceased functioning and decided to distribute the remaining funds between registered beneficiaries.