The Fatherless Generation

When legislation becomes the only path to justice for victims of the infected blood scandal, it's a clear signal. @cabinetofficeuk, act with humanity, not when cornered. @UKHouseofLords, let's insist on humanity first.

Josie Quin-Abraham has released the song 'Faces', which is written as a tribute to all the victims of the infected blood scandal and their families. Josie's father, Andrew, was infected with HCV and sadly passed away, having fought a long, difficult and brave battle. He developed Lymphoma after HCV treatment failed and was too ill to have chemotherapy. Andrew died in 2020, roughly 18 months after the Lymphoma diagnosis. Josie contacted Factor 8 after her dad passed away. She said "that's when I really found out the true extent of what had taken place, before then, I hadn't really grasped the situation fully, we were just dealing with my dad's illness the best we could. I then wrote a witness statement for the inquiry and began raising awareness on my social media and following the Factor 8 campaign. I was inspired to write the song Faces having seen all the faces of victims commemorated on the Factor 8 Facebook page and I wanted to express that behind all the faces were people who had full lives, families, careers, hopes and dreams and how these lives were shattered and how we the families have had to learn to deal with and come to terms with our loss. I wanted the song to also have a positive message, in that we live our lives in honour and memory of our loved ones and their lives continue through us and our children and together we try to realise their hopes and dreams." Streaming proceeds will go to Taylor Made Dreams, a charity enabling children with life-limiting illnesses to achieve their dreams. Listen to Faces here - youtube.com/watch?v=v3Vs4H…

Thanks to @LizJarvisUK who is calling for @bloodinquiry recommendations to be followed by @cabinetofficeuk @NickTorfaen

🧶 Tomorrow, there will be a Commons debate on the Infected Blood Inquiry report, published on 20th May 2024. The day after publication, the then government announced compensation, and @RishiSunak called an election the next day. So, this is the first time the horrific findings..

An amazing night with amazing people. Recognition for the entire Infected Blood community. @PrideOfBritain Awards airs on ITV1 this Thursday at 8pm.

Later, Infected Blood Compensation Scheme regulations are in the spotlight as members debate a motion to regret from @SalBrinton. ➡️ Check the link in our bio to learn more and watch online

🔴 Now: #LordsQs on former prisoners reoffending, early years provision, social homes, and #VAT on independent school fees. Later, #RailwayServicesBill checks and a ‘motion to regret’ Infected Blood Compensation scheme regulations. ➡️ Watch at link in bio twitter.com/UKHouseofLords…

Please @SKinnock @GwynneMP, is there anything you can do to help get the application process for bereaved family interim payments open? These payments are to be delivered through the existing schemes, so people do not understand why they are still waiting.

Blow to Hepatitis C victims of the Infected Blood Scandal as NHS Trust rules out Inquiry recommendations, stating lack of capacity to blame. factor8scandal.uk/infected-blood…

And, @HouseofCommons must have chance to debate the findings of the Infected Blood inquiry. This hasn’t happened yet as the election was announced two days after the report was published.

On 17th April, the government announced it would make an interim payment of £100k to the estates of those who have died as a result of the infected blood scandal, whose deaths were not yet recognised. However, as of today, those payments cannot be claimed for and have not been paid.

"@Jeremy_Hunt told @bloodinquiry that it was made clear to him when he became Secretary of State for Health in 2012 that: “the @hmtreasury would not support an inquiry because of the potential cost to the taxpayer which (taking into account any decisions on financial support which might follow, such as a recommendation for a compensation scheme similar to that in place in Ireland) could amount to billions of pounds.” He did not therefore pursue the issue and followed the official Government line in correspondence with all campaigners." Source: @bloodinquiry Report

So, Infected Blood Victims were trolled for the final time yesterday?

45,000+ Signatures in 2 days 👏🙌🔥 Sign & Share our petition demanding redress for the victims and families of the Infected Blood Scandal: chng.it/WppTtrKXHF

Infected blood scandal: Campaigner says there is 'no victory' bbc.in/4bqI7mI

Growing up without both parents, a grueling aftermath of the Infected Blood Scandal. Lives shaped by the negligence around Factor VIII. Their enduring resilience is a demand for overdue recognition, @JohnGlenUK. #ContaminatedBlood

Those responsible in the infected blood scandal should face prison, the mayor of Greater Manchester has said. @AndyBurnhamGM told Sky's @KayBurley victims should not be left in the "wilderness" waiting for justice Full story: trib.al/6a949Nd

The former health secretary told Sky News’ Kay Burley that those serving in the medical profession, the pharmaceutical industry and in Whitehall all bore responsibility for the scandal news.sky.com/story/infected…

Please take a minute to read, sign & share. People have died and continue to die needlessly, yet the Govt continually kicks the issue of compensation down the road. Every signature, comment and share means so much to the Contaminated Blood Community ❤️💛🖤#contaminatedblood

32,000+ Signatures in just 1 day after launching. Petition demands the government ensure that the compensation scheme for victims of the infected blood scandal is fully operational and accepting applications before the next election. chng.it/WppTtrKXHF

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