Richard Warwick says £15,000 award to children infected at Treloar’s school ‘insulting’, but minister says it is in addition to main payoutA UK government offer of £15,000 compensation to some victims of the infected blood scandal has been described as a “kick in the teeth” by one of those affected.Under changes to a multibillion-pound compensation scheme announced by the government, victims of the infected blood scandal can receive support for life. Those who were used for research without their knowledge will also be eligible for an extra £10,000, with a higher award of £15,000 for those who underwent treatment as children at the Lord Mayor Treloar College in Alton, Hampshire. Continue reading...
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