Contaminated blood scandal victims living with survivors guilt as thousands of lives continue to be blighted [Video]

Contaminated blood victims say they are living with “survivor’s guilt” as their lives “continue to be blighted” by the lasting effects of the scandal.

Victims and their loved ones have spoken out about the tragic events and the long-lasting effects which saw thousands of people given contaminated blood or blood products between the 1970s and 1990s.

Thousands were infected with hepatitis and HIV as a result of what is known as one of the worst treatment disasters in the history of the NHS.

Family members and victims are sharing their stories ahead of the official probe into the scandal, the Infected Blood Inquiry, publishing its report on Monday.

The sister of a popular local radio DJ who died after receiving a contaminated blood product has described how she is still deeply impacted by her brother’s death almost 30 years ago.

Amanda Patton’s brother Simon …