Scottish Infected Blood ForumRegistered

2. The association's objects are: (a) The advancement of education. (b) The promotion of equality and diversity. (c) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. In furtherance of these objects the association will provide a forum for persons affected by the administration of infected blood products or tissues: (i) to meet in the context of a forum having a common interest, (ii) to exchange information between individuals and bodies, (iii) to provide mutual support, advice and guidance, (iv) to inform the wider society of the relevant issues, and (v) to advocate for the needs of such people. This includes (but is not exclusive to) those with specific conditions or infections such as haemophilia, hepatitis C, HIV, where any such infection is as a result of medical treatment, or those infected as a result of blood transfusion or other medical treatment, as well as the families or carers of such persons.