Jul 6, 2026
The compensation scheme cannot continue to ignore the real-life effect on victims of long-term interferon treatment, and the associated costs, which are far higher than the time-limited uplifts that the government propose introducing.
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July 6, 2026
Some recognition has to be given in the new regulations to the impact of interferon treatment for those infected with hepatitis.
— Clive Efford
The compensation scheme cannot continue to ignore the real-life effect on victims of long-term interferon treatment, and the associated costs, which are far higher than the time-limited uplifts that the government propose introducing.
The communities consistently pointed out that the current scheme penalises those who died before the compensation scheme came into force.