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Sir Brian Langstaff once again steps in with an implicit criticism of the infected blood compensation scheme. He rightly identifies that it’s all taking too long and people are still dying while they wait for justice. More will die unless things change. #BloodyDisgrace

'As a charity on the frontline of support, we see the damaging impact of the anger, confusion and despair caused by uncertainty over the government’s compensation scheme.' Kate Burt, our chief executive welcomes Infected Blood Inquiry intervention on compensation. haemophilia.org.uk/pi_posts/inqui…

.Infected Blood Inquiry will reopen hearings in May to investigate concerns about lack of progress on compensation. Chair, Sir Brian Langstaff, said the unusual decision 'reflects the gravity of the concerns expressed consistently, and repeatedly, to the inquiry'. infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/news/inquiry-h…

This should have been something the new governement could claim such credit for - righting a historic wrong - but instead they have followed governement’s of all colours who delayed and obfuscated as people continue to die #BloodyDisgrace

The infected blood inquiry is hold two more days of hearings to examine the government’s response on compensation. This comes nearly a year after the report was published into the scandal. Victims’ groups say that since then the government has been slow to pay out compensation.

"Tell us what happened and what that then triggered in your life" The Infected Blood inquiry will begin emergency hearings today to examine concerns about delays and shortcomings in the Government’s compensation scheme. ＠susannareid100 and ＠edballs are joined by one of the

The Infected Blood Inquiry reopens hearings today for 2 days of evidence about the government's response to its compensation recommendations. Our Chief Executive Kate Burt is part of a panel of witnesses to give evidence this morning.

Sir Brian Langstaff, opens Infected Blood Inquiry hearings into compensation. He said the 'slowness and uncertainty' about when someone might receive compensation were at the heart of concerns expressed to him from the infected and affected community which prompted the investigation.

Alan Burgess, who has haemophilia and was infected through contaminated blood told Infected Blood Inquiry the govt delays on compensation had 'made a bad situation terrible'. He said waiting to hear if his claim would be processed was like 'waiting for your lottery ticket to come up.'

Andy Evans, founder of Tainted Blood, told Infected Blood Inquiry that many within the infected and affected community had 'lost all hope of ever getting justice'. He said this year he's seen people who've campaigned for decades 'crumble under the weight of the community's feelings'.

Nigel Hamilton of Haemophilia Northern Ireland said lack of time was a burning issue for people impacted by contaminated blood. 'Victims have no idea of timeline...their anxiety rises, their fear and feeling of resentment and rejection rises. The impact is emotional..'

Kate Burt, Chief Executive of the Haemophilia Society, told Infected Blood Inquiry that the government had a 'complete disregard for the patient voice' and was engaged in 'political manipulation'. She said the 'deep injustice' felt by many in the community had to be addressed.

Nick Thomas-Symonds, the minister with responsibility for Infected Blood Inquiry, was asked about the ‘deep and profound unhappiness’ with parts of govt's compensation scheme. He said had had a dilemma between 'pushing forward' & not taking measures which would create 'even greater delay'

Asked if the government was prepared to make changes to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said: 'We are not proposing a further consultation on the fundamental design.' He said 'disturbing' this design would create even greater delay.

This morning Infected Blood Inquiry is hearing from the leaders of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) the administering body of the government's compensation scheme. They are being asked about how they work and how they make decisions about payments.

Senior civil servant, James Quinault, is being questioned by Infected Blood Inquiry about the government's Infected Blood Compensation Scheme. He's being asked for explanations on how and why the government set compensation tariffs and eligibility criteria.

A year on from the Infected Blood Inquiry's report: Families, charities and campaigners call on government to honour its recommendations and deliver a fair compensations scheme for everyone who suffered. haemophilia.org.uk/pi_posts/a-yea…

1. Labour MP Diana Johnson, now a minister, who supported infected blood campaigners speaking on compensation issue: “It's disappointing to hear just how slow the process is though, and I fully appreciate the concerns that so many people ….

The Infected Blood Inquiry will publish its additional report on compensation on 9 July. Its Chair, Sir Brian Langstaff, took oral evidence in May from campaigners, civil servants and Nick Thomas-Symonds, the minister with responsibility for delivering compensation. #contaminatedblood

Today Sir Brian Langstaff, chair Infected Blood Inquiry set out 9 recommendations for a faster and fairer infected blood compensation scheme to address 'obvious injustices'. Now it's time for government to act. Here's our summary: haemophilia.org.uk/pi_posts/sir-b…