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Susan Harris has been appointed vice chair of the Infected Blood Memorial Committee, in a move the Government said would help ensure the body remains representative of the wider infected blood community. The appointment was announced by committee chair Clive Smith with the approval of Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds, and Harris will replace Joan Edgington in the role.
Harris has long been involved in campaigning and advocacy for those affected by the scandal. She was infected with Hepatitis C at six months old following treatment for an inherited bleeding disorder, and has since worked with organisations including the Hepatitis C Trust, the Haemophilia Society and the Thalassaemia Association. The Government said her appointment comes as the committee continues work with the community to create memorials recognising those affected by the infected blood scandal.