Infected Blood Inquiry information and support

The national Infected Blood Inquiry published its report in May 2024. This report, carried out by Sir Brian Langstaff, examines the circumstances and failures that led to people being given infected blood and blood products during the course of NHS treatment (mainly between 1970 and 1996).

Today, all blood donated in the UK is screened using rigorous safety standards and testing to protect both donors and patients. Since screening was introduced, the risk of getting an infection from a blood transfusion or blood products is very low. NHS Blood and Transplant have published more information about the infected blood inquiry on their website.

Testing and support
If you've had a blood transfusion or blood products before 1996, there’s a chance you may have been given blood infected with hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV. If you are concerned, please contact your GP to discuss any tests you might need. Additionally, NHS England have help and support information on their website.

You can order a free and confidential NHS hepatitis C home testing kit and can find more information on the Bristol and Severn Hepatitis C Network webpage.