‘Punish blood scandal guilty’

READING: David Robb THE contaminated blood scandal is the worst tragedy to hit the NHS and those responsible need to be held accountable, a victim has said.

A public inquiry will consider the treatment of thousands of people in the 1970s and 1980s who were given infected blood products, and the impact this has had.

Victim Michelle Tolley spoke as the probe into the deaths of more than 2,400 people – infected with HIV and Hepatitis C as a result of the scandal – began in London yesterday.

“Anyone who may be responsible... they need to be held accountable and prosecuted if needs be

– I strongly believe that,” the mother of four said.

“People need to know that this tragedy happened.

“This is the worst tragedy in the history of the NHS.”

Images of individuals and family moments filled a large screen, alongside video testimonies. There were readings, including from Downton actor David Robb. He said: “It is thought over 4,500 haemophiliacs were infected in the United Kingdom. Half the infected haemophiliacs are now dead, and are still dying.”

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