UK Infected Blood Scandal: Families Slam Compensation Scheme

0:00On March 7, families of victims in the UK's infected blood scandal are slamming the government's compensation scheme for short-changing those whose loved ones died early. More than 30,000 people received contaminated NHS blood products before 1996, infecting them with HIV or hepatitis and over. 3,000 have passed away. The plan offers living victims 12,500 pounds base pay plus loss earnings from infection through future years. For the deceased though, a state's only get payments up to the date of death, often covering just a short period. Charities have sent an open letter pointing out the massive unfairness, especially for people who died in their prime during the early 19. 90s, missing decades of potential compensation. Families describe heartbreaking impacts by parents and professionals cut down young, leaving behind spouses who quit jobs to care for them and kids. Who became young caregivers? One estate stands to get just over 1 million pounds, half of what a survivor might claim.

1:03The infected blood inquiry wraps up on March 31, and officials say they're reviewing feedback to make the system fairer for everyone, affected.