Update on the Scottish Infected Blood Psychology Service

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Update on the Scottish Infected Blood Psychology Service

SIBF have received an update (below) from the clinical psychologists of the Scottish Infected Blood Psychology Service.

“The Scottish Infected Blood Psychology Service has been open to referrals since September 2021.

Individuals have accessed the service for support with a wide range of concerns, including grief, trauma, low mood, and problems within relationships.

We are working with those who have been affected as a result of being given infected blood or blood products during medical procedures carried out by NHS Scotland.

We also work with the family members of those who have acquired hepatitis C and/or HIV as a result of receiving infected blood and blood products.

In addition, our service has been accessed by individuals with inherited bleeding disorders, such as haemophilia.

Most of our appointments have taken place by telephone or video conferencing, thereby enabling equitable access to the service from a variety of geographical locations. However, face to face contact can be arranged, where needed. 

Our service is staffed by two Clinical Psychologists based at the Astley Ainslie Hospital in NHS Lothian who have an understanding of the current and historical context of infected blood in the UK.

We are aware that many individuals are currently being greatly affected by the ongoing events of the Infected Blood Inquiry. Although the service is hosted by NHS Lothian, it is a Scotland-wide service, and can also be accessed by people who no longer live in Scotland. 

The service has also launched a website that is being updated regularly: https://www.sibps.scot.nhs.uk/. The website contains details on how to self-refer to the service.

If you have any questions about the service, we can be reached by telephone on 0131 537 We are receiving very positive feedback from members who have already engaged with Sarah or Sam at the service. 9128.”


We are receiving very positive feedback from members who have already engaged with Sarah or Sam at the service.

If you have any questions that you think we can answer for you, perhaps before approaching the service, please do get in touch by email: mail@sibf.org.uk.

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  1. Patricia McShane says:

    Hi my mum was contaminated in 1969 when my sister was born my mum has since passed away she was diagnosed with lung cancer but died with pneumonia in 2010 my mum was given £20,000 compensation before her death I would like to find a support group to join as I can’t help thinking the hepatitis restricted my mum from a lot of stuff but worse for our family is we could not say a proper goodbye to her as we weren’t allowed to open her coffin and the undertaker said it was due to hepatitis I really need to talk to people who maybe have had the same experience thank you Patricia McShane

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