Infected blood

Bleeding disorders

The Infected Blood Inquiry (IBI)

The IBI is examining why potentially-infected blood transfusions and blood products were given to patients by the NHS in the 1970s and 1980s. They are also assessing the impact on their families, how the authorities responded, and the care and support provided to those infected and their families, carers and loved ones.

This inquiry mainly focused on the transmission of hepatitis C and HIV before effective screening tests were available.

Infected Blood Support Scheme

This scheme supports people historically infected with hepatitis C or HIV from NHS blood or blood products. It also supports families, civil partners and long-term partners, if they have suffered a bereavement as a result of a family member receiving contaminated blood.

You can read more about the Infected Blood Support Scheme.

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Resource number 4848/VER2
Last reviewed: June 2024
Next review due: June 2027

Contact us

In office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, but not bank holidays)

Haemophilia department, phone: 020 7188 2781 (option 4 for all bleeding disorders)

Haemophilia nurses, phone: 020 7188 2790 or 07764 656 460 or email: [email protected]

Haemophilia physiotherapist, phone: 07784 360426

 

At evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Call the hospital switchboard, phone: 020 7188 7188 and ask to speak to the haematology on-call registrar.

Do you have any comments or concerns about your care?

Contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)

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