People seeking compensation after the UK infected-blood scandal describe difficulty obtaining decades-old medical records, according to The Guardian. The report examines the effect of evidence requirements on victims and relatives.
Eligibility and compensation processes depend on individual circumstances. The original report explains the experiences of claimants and the wider scheme.
Evidence from decades earlier
Claimants described difficulty finding historical documentation to support compensation applications. Records can be fragmented or unavailable after long periods, particularly where relatives are making a claim. The report focuses on those practical obstacles; an individual application still depends on the scheme's criteria and the evidence relevant to that person.
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