Infected Blood Oversight and Assurance Group

Overview

The Infected Blood Inquiry is a UK-wide inquiry established in 2017 by the UK Government to investigate how thousands of people were infected with HIV and/or hepatitis from infected blood transfusions and infected blood products. The Inquiry published its final report on 20 May 2024.

The Infected Blood Inquiry Oversight and Assurance Group (OAG) was formed in 2024 to oversee the effective delivery of the Inquiry’s recommendations that are to be implemented by the Scottish Government, NHS Scotland or other associated organisations in Scotland. 

A copy of the Infected Blood Inquiry’s report, including its recommendations is available on the Infected Blood Inquiry website.

Members

• Christine McLaughlin (chair), Co-Director of Population Health, Scottish Government
• Tommy Leggate, Manager, Scottish Infected Blood Forum
• John Dearden, Co-Chair, Haemophilia Scotland
• Marc Turner, Director, Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
• Robbie Pearson, Chief Executive, Healthcare Improvement Scotland
• Nicola Steedman, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Scottish Government
• Tracey Gillies, Scottish Association of Medical Directors
• Emilia Crighton, Director of Public Health, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
• Lynne Anderson, Chair, Scottish National Blood Transfusion Committee

Publications