Haemosexual is a community based online support & information resource. Advocating for anyone LGBTQ+ with a bleeding disorder/impacted by contaminated blood 🩸
The story of how a boy came to be infected with
#blood
borne viruses, and in spite of multiple death sentences, lived to become the world's first ever
#LGBTQ
+ Ambassador for
#Haemophilia
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On our way to London for tomorrow’s
#InfectedBloodInquiry
report publication
A lifetime of unnecessary grief, pain, fear and abuse has led to this historic day
To all those attending in person, we will see you there
To all those unable to attend, we’ve got you in our ♥️♥️
#NormalizingHIVChallenge
Name: Mark
Age: 51
Home: Brighton
Occupation: Medically Retired / HIV, LGBT, Haemophilia activist
Relationship status: Married
HIV status: Positive 38+ years
ARVs: From AZT to today - Undetectable
#stigmafree
#virusnotalimitation
@carolvorders
I think
@RishiSunak
is getting his briefings mixed up because he’s so useless
Some of the
#ContaminatedBlood
victims have been paid £100K as an “interim” payment and are now being forced to wait for
@bloodinquiry
Chair to publish his final report before making any decisions
What a rollercoaster of a day
Sir Brian Langstaff was the true gentleman I have learnt so much from and will truly miss
The PM apologised
Plus, I got to share the day with my loved ones, friends and
@mrdanwalker
#InfectedBloodInquiry
I’d publicly like to say “thank you” to
@PennyMordaunt
for her evidence
@bloodinquiry
which showed how much she achieved as Paymaster General👏🏻
Your dignity, compassion and unwavering support for those impacted by this nightmare is an example to all those across
@HouseofCommons
@BBCNews
After a year of so much grief, loss and clapping for NHS heroes. I find it heartbreaking that so many people complained about a man who fought for the rights and freedoms we take for granted today. A man died if you don’t have any compassion for that then what did he fight for?
@lloyd_rm
Oh I am so so sorry to read this Lloyd
It shows how dirty this election campaign is going to be
Thank you for your unwavering support to me and the
#InfectedBlood
community
I’m sure we will see you back in Parliament where you belong
Stay strong my friend
I always feel honoured to take part in these projects because I have the opportunity to represent the
#Haemophilia
community and so many other amazing people impacted
Thank you for sharing this and your kind support 🙂
This is my Mum demanding justice for us with
#Haemophilia
harmed by dirty blood products. She’s held my hand 50 years, every time doctors told me how graphically I was going to die She never gets mentioned because her suffering is deliberately ignored. A Mum will always be a Mum
The infected blood scandal is the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.
@BBCLondonNews
along with all BBC investigations teams are today looking at the stories behind the scandal - from those like Mark
@lloyd_rm
The SoS for Health kept telling us the NHS had enough resources. That’s why they are building the Nightingale Hospital, called on thousands of volunteers as healthcare professionals die without PPE & being threatened for speaking out. Feel like we are all disposable
#Haemophilia
Today we said our final farewell to the incredible Su Gorman
Despite Mother Nature’s presence we made it to Devon, as the celebrant spoke a rainbow appeared right on cue
My hope is that whatever lies beyond this realm, Su is back in Steve’s arms
Rest In Power beautiful
💔💛❤️
@rubenbrekelmans
@VVD
@TbilisiPride
The targeting & persecution of an identifiable group is exactly what the Nazis did Others have copied them ever since We have so many examples today of what the outcomes will be, more deaths, fear, hate & intolerance
What right do they have to decide who people can love? 🏳️🌈❤️🏳️⚧️
I signed
@DianaJohnsonMP
&
@AlistairBurtUK
’s letter calling for the same urgency to be shown on infected blood compensation as now has on the Post Office Horizon scandal.
This is a cross-party call for urgent action to right this historic injustice.
👉
@BigJetTVLIVE
@MailOnline
I’ve been in the shielding group during the pandemic and it’s because of your dedication to bring aviation to those who love it that has helped me get through. You’ve made me laugh whilst the closest I can get to my passion is from
@BigJetTVLIVE
Thank you both ✈️♥️✈️
@markaustintv
Wait until you see the
@bloodinquiry
report on 20th May,
@markaustintv
where little boys like me were not only used for research without knowledge or consent but our families were monitored to see how
#AIDS
and
#Hepatitis
spread
“Cheaper than chimpanzees”
Thank you
@PeterStefanovi2
for sharing the heartbreaking news story about my friends beautiful little boy Colin, killed by contaminated blood products
On Monday, Colin and all of us harmed by this scandal will be recognised and vindicated
Shocking & heartbreaking
“He was 13 pounds when he died. That's nothing is it for a seven-year-old?"
@ashishskynews
speaks to a couple who were shunned and abused as their son, a victim of infected blood died hoping for 'justice'
So proud of my fellow
@HaemoSocUK
Ambassador
@alexdowsett
🥳 Giving hope & inspiration to all those with a bleeding disorder. Proving we won’t all become ill-educated cripples & burdens on the state
I am sad to announce that my Dad, Sid Ward has passed away after spending a couple of weeks in hospital
Funeral arrangements are being finalised and anyone who would like information about the date/time please message me for the details
Thank you for the good times
#Dad
@cazjwheeler
@thetimes
Thank you for sharing this breaking news with us and for your continued support Caroline. Justice has taken a step closer for us surviving and those partners whose loved ones were taken
I am truly heartbroken at the sudden passing of my beautiful friend Su Gorman 💔
I’m grateful to have spent the time with Su and Steve, both together again in eternal peace 🕊️
We will miss you little lady
Another friend gone without seeing justice
Our forever shrinking community once again faces betrayal from the British government tomorrow
How much longer must we wait for “moral acceptance” of
@bloodinquiry
recommendations to be converted into legislation and provide the protection already granted to other victims?
@alexander_olly
@Channel4
Once again my heart has been ripped out as see so many faces flashing before my eyes. Diagnosed with JC Virus and left to die, I understand how beautiful Colin felt with his Mum by his side 💔 Thank you 🙏🏻
Today I presented a petition to parliament on behalf of people in
#BatleyAndSpen
to urge the government to implement the recommendations of the second interim report of the
#InfectedBloodInquiry
Victims are dying every week. Compensation must be paid.
#ContaminatedBloodScandal
On this day 34 years ago, Ryan White lost his battle with HIV/AIDS at the age of 18. Today, his mother Jeanne continues to work tirelessly to spread Ryan's message and advocate for all individuals who are suffering. We remember Ryan everyday, but especially today. ❤️ 🩸
We are pleased that the Infected Blood Inquiry and compensation for people infected and affected by contaminated blood products look likely to be debated in parliament.
Heartbreaking to know my beautiful friends are suffering in this way
“I honestly think they’re hoping more people die so as not to pay anymore money. The rest of us have to sit in silence and suffer.”
@lloyd_rm
@APPG_HIV_AIDS
@ukcab
@NAT_AIDS_Trust
#HIV
Victims of the
#ContaminatedBlood
scandal have been used for research like lab rats. Treated with utter contempt, cruelty & still the abuse continues. This disgusting excuse for a Minister proves she & Rishi’s mob are nothing more than heartless merchants of death
#NotAnAccident
2⃣ The latest Post Office Horizon allegations claim the Govt delayed compensation by 'limping towards the General Election.'
I asked the Govt whether they are ‘limping at pace’ by also delaying compensation payments to those infected & affected by the infected blood scandal ⬇
📝 Today I presented a petition on behalf of constituents in Denton & Reddish, calling for Sir Brian Langstaff's recommendations on compensation for victims of the infected blood scandal to be implemented without delay.
💷 If the Chancellor accepts the case, where's the money?
This is my Mum demanding justice for us with
#Haemophilia
harmed by dirty blood products. She’s held my hand 50 years, every time doctors told me how graphically I was going to die She never gets mentioned because her suffering is deliberately ignored. A Mum will always be a Mum
Today’s evidence has had an emotional impact on me. Knowing you’re one of a statistic is upsetting enough but to then learn the scale was far worse is horrific. So many beautiful young lives torn apart and destroyed 💔
@APPG_HIV_AIDS
@UNAIDS
@Winnie_Byanyima
@lloyd_rm
@ukcab
@hrw
Thank you to
@jim_reed
and
@BBCNews
for your continued support & coverage of the
@bloodinquiry
Sir Brian Langstaff said: Interim compensation payment of no less than £100,000 should be made to each of the victims of the contaminated blood scandal “without delay”
#Haemophilia
Tens of thousands have had their lives irreversibly affected by the infected blood scandal. It's high time they received compensation.
I submitted a petition in support of those affected in Croydon and elsewhere.
Thanks to
@DianaJohnsonMP
for her tireless campaign for justice.
Thank you for your support
@JulianSturdy
5 days until Parliament and the world sees the true scale of cruelty, abuse and criminality has been unleashed on a small group of vulnerable, disabled people in pursuit of profits
20th May is judgement day
❤️💛🖤
#InfectedBloodInquiry
Honoured to be presenting a petition in the House of Commons on behalf of constituents on the recommendations of the infected bloody inquiry.
There have been enough delays and the time is now to compensation the victims and the families impacted by the infected blood scandal.
I’m so proud to be represented by Sam Stein KC & Ben Harrison of Milners. They have my trust which is something I don’t say easily. Thank you gentlemen
Sam Stein KC, on behalf of a 'small but mighty' group of core participants represented by Milners, said his clients 'have truly lived through the worst of times'. They were all 'passionate, unrelenting and angry'.
#InfectedBloodInquiry
Infected blood victims sue Government over ‘woefully’ inadequate compensation
Hundreds of victims have written to the Legal Department alleging ministers failed in their duty of care to protect them from injury
Thank you
@shattenstone
for your tribute to my beautiful friend Su Gorman
Our community has been in a constant state of grief for decades but every now and then the loss of a shining star breaks our hearts all over again ⭐️
#HearOurVoice
#TaintedBlood
One of my amazing friends Richard Warwick
@CampaignTB
speaking to
@SkyNews
about the devastating trauma
#Haemophilia
victims of
#InfectedBlood
have experienced over the past 40+ years and countless MPs spouting empty words, false promises and lies to people harmed by the state
"It's been devastating, not only for myself but for my wife and wider family"
Richard Warwick, a victim of the infected blood scandal, speaks to
@GregMilamSky
about the impact it is had on his life
📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
Thank you for your compassionate and dignified reporting of this scandal
@BBCHughPym
over the years
I look forward to seeing you again on 20th May
💔💛🖤
#Haemophilia
Thank you
@AndyBurnhamGM
for your continued support
Victims are expecting a statement from Sir Mark Rowley
@metpoliceuk
following Sir Brian Langstaff’s report on Monday with a progress update on the work they have been doing alongside
@bloodinquiry
as per their letter to me
Those responsible in the infected blood scandal should face prison, the mayor of Greater Manchester has said.
@AndyBurnhamGM
told Sky's
@KayBurley
victims should not be left in the "wilderness" waiting for justice
Full story:
400 days of more grief, pain, fear and unnecessary suffering
Thank you to everyone, not just MP’s who are doing what they can to support all those impacted by the “worst treatment disaster in the history of the
#NHS
“
20th of May = Judgement Day
#NotAnAccident
@lloyd_rm
Today is 400 days since Sir Brian Langstaff made his final recommendations on compensation.
Ahead of
@bloodinquiry
’s report launch on May 20, the pressure is on for the Government to finally deliver compensation.
Thank you to all the MPs who have presented petitions recently ⬇
@JasonEvansF8
@DHSCgovuk
It’s something campaigners have had to get used to over the years. I did an interview for
@SkyNews
and just before it aired Brittany Spears shaved her hair off and our story was dropped. A celeb having a meltdown will always get priority over murdered boys with
#haemophilia
#HIV
Thank you for your support
@WayneDavid_MP
As more people continue to die
@RishiSunak
is more concerned with holding the country to ransom than bringing an end to decades of suffering inflicted by the State
❤️💛🖤
#NotAnAccident
Thank you for your support 👏🏻
The voices of survivors decline every few days and long term campaigners are ignored by those with their own agendas
#NotAnAccident
I presented a petition in Parliament on behalf of my constituents in Weaver Vale, urging the government to implement the recommendations in the second interim report of the
#InfectedBloodInquiry
It is imperative that we provide compensation for the victims now.
Throughout the years of pain, fear, stigma & psychological torture. The constant stomach churning cycle of grief as lives are torn apart. The friendships made will always be the only good thing about this tragedy. With love to all my friends, stay strong. Thank you Clive ♥️💛🖤
After 4.5 years, today marks milestone in
@bloodinquiry
as it sits for last time before reporting in summer.
Over 500 have died during currency of the inquiry alone, with over 3,000 people from bleeding disorders having died overall.
Plenty of media coverage to mark the day.
Happy Mother’s Day to the sweetest, kindest mum in the world!
Your love, support, strength and guidance have made me who I am today.
Love you forever
🌹❤️🌹
#MothersDay2024
I completely agree Diana
This is deja-vu for those of us who have been fighting for the truth, justice and respect. Currently, we are not receiving any of those things. Instead, more abuse, cruelty and mind games with these delays. Further showing contempt for victims
Thank you for your support
@labourlewis
👏🏻
Whilst
#Tory
MPs run around like headless chickens attempting to distract the nation from the failures inflicted on them, every 96 hours another victim of
#ContaminatedBlood
dies
We were lied too under oath by
@MattHancock
@CampaignTB
I sent a letter to the Minister for the Cabinet Office asking the government to give a specific date for when the system of compensation will be in place for victims of the infected blood scandal.
I hope this can be resolved this as quickly and urgently as possible.
Happy Heavenly Birthday my hero
You are in my thoughts a lot of the time but always in my ❤️
You fought for justice with compassion, dignity and respect, an example I continue to follow, taking pride in being like you, a boy with
#Haemophilia
who was harmed for profits
#AIDS
Today, we remember Ryan White on what would have been his 52nd birthday.
His bravery and advocacy, stemming from his HIV diagnosis, played a crucial role in changing the public's perception of the disease. His legacy endures through the RW HIV/AIDS Program.
#RyanWhite
On
#WorldAIDSDay
we remember the 1,243 men, teenagers & boys who were infected with
#AIDS
in the 1980s through contaminated
#NHS
treatment for their
#Haemophilia
We also remember the 70 wives & partners infected
Thinking of everyone affected by AIDS today. We are not a statistic
@Ianblackford_MP
@DniproKids
Finally those children fleeing the war in Ukraine will see people do genuinely care and they are worthy of love 🇺🇦✈️🏴
Six decades of suffering inflicted on a small group of disabled people. Children used as research material then left to die
Yet this pathetic PM wants to wait for the day he can hold Sir Brian’s report in his grubby little hands
WHY?
What is he afraid of?
US?
#NoAnAccident
Thank you for your continued support
@GeraldJonesLAB
🏴🏳️🌈
Years of discrimination, abuse, cruelty and political games has caused irreversible psychological damage to our small vulnerable community
Always in my heart, often in my thoughts and I wish we could have heard the publication of Sir Brian’s report together
Miss you Mike🕊️
Love you Anne, Sarah and Ellie
❤️❤️❤️
Well, well, well. Who’d have guessed that The Rt Hon Jeremy Quin MP would completely sidestep the question on
#ContaminatedBlood
?
This government keeps telling victims they understand time is running out yet they continue to play games with damaged lives
@bloodinquiry
@lloyd_rm
Abuse is being carried out in plain sight and the vulnerable are once again powerless
No integrity
No professionalism
No accountability
On any level
Watching people continue to die yet telling them you morally agree on compensation is sick
#NotAnAccident
#InfectedBlood
@PatrickStrud
@jfinn6511
Patrick, I was one of those crushed children. In the late 70s early 80s 1249 haemophiliacs were infected with HIV through contaminated blood products. I was 12, told I wouldn’t live to leave school & to tell nobody as they couldn’t guarantee our safety Today I tackle the stigma♥️
“I have four aneurysms, three brain tumours, diabetes, all as a result of the treatment to try and kill the virus”
Contaminated blood survivor Nigel Hamilton is fighting for justice for victims of the infected blood scandal.
@leylahayes
|
#InfectedBloodInquiry
Thank you
@DianaJohnsonMP
for raising the points we have been crying out to get answered
WHY are the dead, grieving & dying being treated differently to others?
HOW can any PM hold such a small vulnerable group of people in such contempt after admitting “moral responsibility?
💬At PMQs, the Prime Minister said that interim payments of £100,000 were made to those affected by the infected blood scandal.
⚠️This is factually incorrect.
⌛️Despite clear recommendations, all those affected have not yet received interim payments.
👉My point of order (1/3)
My treatment finally arrived about 10 mins ago
I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who kindly messaged me. I’m honoured to have such caring people in my life. The
@HaemoSocUK
have been brilliant, I am working with them to follow this incident up ❤️💛🖤
I miss my friend Mike Dorricott and every day I try to keep the promise I made him
I promised to do everything in my power to bring justice for him, financial security for his family and safeguards to ensure this disgusting scandal never happens again
#Haemophilia
#HepatitisC
Yesterday it was a privilege to present a petition on behalf of South Shields to Parliament calling on redress for those affected in the
#InfectedBloodScandal
🩸🏥
The Government must deliver justice for victims and implement the recommendations of the inquiry.
@DianaJohnsonMP