Increased Rates of Hepatitis C
The Health Protection Agency has reported that the number of people with severe liver disease as a result of Hepatitis C is expected to grow by 50%, to 7,000 cases, by 2010. It also estimates that of the 200,000 people in Britain who have this infection, the majority are unaware of it.
For further details contact The Health Protection Agency – www.hpa.org.uk.
Withy King has recently advised a number of clients about the Government-backed compensation scheme to assist patients who have contracted Hepatitis C as a result of receiving infected blood products. The scheme is called The Skipton Fund, and more details can be obtained direct from them, including an application form:
The Skipton Fund
PO Box 50107
London, SW1H 0YF
Tel. 020 7808 1160
Website: www.skiptonfund.org
E-mail: apply@skiptonfund.org
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