Infected Blood Memorial Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Tuesday 19 May 2026

• The service will starttake place at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, at 11:00 am. 
• It is scheduled to take place on the eve of the 2 year anniversary of the Infected Blood Inquiry reporting.  
• Doors will open at 10am so that attendees have time to take their seats. The service will begin at 11am, and last for an1 hour.hour. 
• The Cathedral will remain open for the attendees until 1pm.  
• There will be a private entrance for those not wishing to be filmed entering St Paul’s Cathedral.  
• For those not able to attend in person, the service will be live-streamed and recorded.  

About the service

• The service will be Christian based, but all faiths will be involved and welcome. 
• The service will be predominantly for members of the infected blood community.

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Clive Smith on Infected Blood Memorial Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral