Infected blood inquiry: Five things we have learned

1. Thousands of people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C through contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s.

2. The inquiry has revealed shocking evidence of negligence and cover-ups by healthcare professionals and government officials.

3. Many victims and their families have faced decades of suffering and stigmatization due to the contaminated blood scandal.

4. The inquiry has highlighted the need for better regulation and oversight of blood products to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

5. Compensation and support for victims of the contaminated blood scandal have been woefully inadequate, and many continue to fight for justice.

6. The inquiry has shown the devastating impact of the contaminated blood scandal on individuals, families, and communities across the UK.

7. The testimony of survivors and families affected by the scandal has been heartbreaking and has brought attention to the ongoing struggles they face.

8. The inquiry has exposed systemic failures in the healthcare system that allowed for the widespread distribution of contaminated blood products.

9. Many victims of the contaminated blood scandal have never received a formal apology or acknowledgement of the harm that was done to them.

10. The findings of the inquiry will hopefully lead to accountability, justice, and improved safety measures to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.