A man whose dad was infected with HIV while being treated for haemophilia has said ‘no amount’ of compensation would make for the loss of his father. The Government has now confirmed that people affected, as well as infected, will be offered a financial pay-out after offering an unreserved apology for the contaminated blood scandal. More than 30,000 people were infected with deadly viruses between the 1970s and early 1990s as they received blood transfusions or blood products while receiving NHS care.
The 2,527-page report from the Infected Blood Inquiry, published on Monday, found the scandal “could largely have been avoided” and there was a “pervasive” cover-up to hide the truth. Some 3,000 people have since died, including John Farry, a factory worker from Ferryhill, who passed away in 1985. John Farry (Image: Contributor) His son Dave said: “The compensation is neither here nor there.
Some people like my mam will never see it. “You cannot ever replace what has been taken away from you. It is impossible.
“The money will come in handy and be nice and will be a comfort financially, but I am 62 years old this year.” Dave, who lives in Ferryhill, and is a father-of-two, is calling for a criminal inquiry and would like to see people prosecute for their part in the scandal. He said compensation can never make up for the devastating impact it has had of the lives of people across the country.
Dave Farry (Image: Sarah Caldecott) He said: “Realistically I have.
