‘Only 0.2% of possible claimants invited to seek infected blood payout’ – lawyer Des Collins said the scheme is not yet able to cope with ‘anywhere near’ the volume of applications required. The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
Government owes ‘moral responsibility’ to infected blood victims, inquiry told The Infected Blood Inquiry heard closing submissions made on behalf of the Government on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
Infected blood scandal was ‘preventable catastrophe’, inquiry told ‘Governments have over the years delayed, denied and have degraded those who are infected and affected by how they have subsequently been treated.’ The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023
Victims and families call for prosecutions as contaminated blood inquiry nears end Lawyers for more than 1,000 infected and affected people want evidence to be passed to prosecuting authorities The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2023
Lawyer demands payment for infected blood victims and families within 14 days Des Collins, senior partner at Collins Solicitors, said he would be stepping up pressure on the Department for Health and Social Care on Monday. The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2022