ITV1 presents a harrowing documentary this Tuesday, uncovering one of the most devastating medical tragedies in NHS history. “The British Blood Scandal: Poisoned at School” examines the true stories of young haemophiliac students at The Lord Mayor Treloar School and Hospital, whose lives were irrevocably altered by the drug Factor VIII.
Prescribed as a cure, Factor VIII was believed to offer a lifeline to these students. Instead, it became a death sentence, carrying a hidden danger that would have far-reaching consequences. The documentary pieces together a disturbing narrative of secret clinical trials and gross medical negligence, revealing the systemic failures that led to this catastrophe.
Through deeply personal testimonies from those affected, “The British Blood Scandal” exposes the human cost of this medical disaster and the protracted battle for truth and accountability that followed. This is a story not just about medical malpractice, but also about the courage of those who fought for answers and justice. Tune in to ITV1 on Tuesday, 20 May at 9:00 PM.
