20th May 2024
Belfast Trust would like to offer a heartfelt and sincere apology to everyone who either directly or indirectly suffered or continue to suffer, due to the events outlined in the Infected Blood Inquiry. We extend our deepest sympathy to those who have lost a loved one after receiving contaminated blood.
We recognise the distress and grief felt by so many and we accept that no apology can reverse those events or bring back loved ones to families and friends who have been experiencing the most incredible sadness and loss for many decades.
As part of the Health and Social Care system in Northern Ireland, Belfast Trust will carefully consider the recommendations of the report and work together in partnership with service users to address them.
Belfast Trust has a dedicated regional psychological service for those who have been infected and affected as a result of receiving contaminated blood. The service is also for family members and where a negative impact on someone’s emotional wellbeing has been identified, we have provided support.