Here is a recent article from the Yorkshire Post regarding compensation for mainly haemophiliacs who have been exposed to contaminated blood:
http:www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/39Tainted-blood39-victims-to-get.6686057.jp
One poor victim mentioned in the 2nd to last paragraph has been infected with HepC, HIV & CJD from having a blood transfusion, at least the government are acknowledging that indeed it is possible to be infected through donated blood, lets hope that they implement safety measures as soon as possible to ensure that no one can be infected from donated blood products.