News by email Donate

Suggestions

Blood-donation-Main_article_image.jpg
Rex
UK News

Church of Ireland calls for compensation for blood contamination victims

A letter requesting an increase in welfare payments to all those affected by blood contamination has been sent to the Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP.

Approximately 7,500 haemophilia sufferers were infected with hepatitis C and HIV - the virus that leads to Aids, after receiving contaminated blood products from the NHS in the 1970 and 80s.

The US imported products included donations from high risk groups such as prison inmates and intravenous drug users.

Following a public inquiry into the scandal earlier this year, the Prime Minister called the scandal 'a tragedy that should never have happened and has caused unimaginable pain and hurt for victims and their families for decades' and announced the UK government would be providing additional compensation to English families affected by the scandal.

The Church of Ireland is urging Northern Ireland to take similar action.

The commission stated: "As most of the events being covered by the inquiry relate to a period of direct rule, and this is an issue being dealt with at a national level, then we encourage you to take action.

"As a church body and remembering the number of times that Our Lord "had compassion" then, at the very least, the same compassion could be shown to those who have suffered from a tragedy that should never have happened."

Stay up to date with the latest news stories from a Christian perspective. Sign up to our daily newsletter and receive more stories like this straight to your inbox every morning.

A Monthly Gift Of $11 Makes A World Of Difference

In a world of fake news there’s never been a greater need for quality Christian journalism. Premier’s mission is to provide the Church with the most up to date and relevant news, told from a Christian perspective. But we can’t do it without you.

Unlike many websites we haven't put up a paywall — we want to keep our journalism free at the point of need and as open as we can. Premier’s news output takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce. No one in the USA is sharing news like we are across radio, magazines and online so please help us to continue that today.

For a monthly gift of $11 or more we’d also be able to send you a free copy of the brand new Premier Bible, a wonderful Anglicised version of the NLT packed with exclusive bonus content, reading plan and resources to help you get the most out of scripture.

Your monthly support will make a world of difference. Thank you.

Support Us
Continue the conversation on our Facebook page

Related Articles

Sign up to our newsletter to stay informed with news from a Christian perspective.

News by email

Connect

Donate

Donate