A Son Never Forgets Exposing the Infected Blood Scandal
By Jason Evans
When Jason Evans was four years old, his dad, Jonathan, died after being infected with HIV and hepatitis C through contaminated Factor VIII blood products supplied by the NHS, as part of what later became known as the infected blood scandal.
For decades, the truth about what happened to his father was buried in silence, stigma and institutional denial. As an adult, Jason began searching for answers, using Freedom of Information requests, archival research, media pressure, legal action and grassroots campaigning to help expose one of the greatest injustices in British history. A Son Never Forgets follows Jason’s journey from childhood bereavement to the heart of a national campaign, single-handedly uncovering government lies and leading the charge to force the creation of the Infected Blood Inquiry and the UK’s biggest-ever state compensation scheme, worth more than £12 billion.
This, however, is not only a story about a harrowing public scandal – it is also a deeply personal tale of grief, memory, inherited trauma and identity. Just as Jason thought the battle was won, a shocking discovery reframed his family history in ways he never expected. Part investigative exposé, part family reckoning, this gripping and emotional memoir is a powerful account of loss, persistence and the fight to make the state tell the truth.
Reviews
“With relentless determination, Jason Evans fought for justice for victims of the infected blood scandal, one of the most disgraceful episodes in modern British history, fighting lies from officials, exposing cover-ups and challenging successive governments to take action. A Son Never Forgets is a remarkable and compelling story.”
Carol Vorderman, broadcaster and author
“Jason Evans’s lonely quest to make the government do the right thing is proof that evil can never triumph if one good person listens to their conscience. His dedication in the face of personal trials is a perfect example of how victims become victors in the battle for truth and justice.”
Susie Boniface, investigative journalist and author of Exposed: The Secret History of Britain’s Nuclear Experiments
“This is a book about a scandal that was denied and covered up for decades. But it is also a book about love and one man’s determination to honour the memory of the person he called Dad for too few years. Read it, weep and be angry.”
Victoria Macdonald, health and social care editor, Channel 4 News
“This book documents a painstaking determination to get to the truth. Jason achieved something astonishing and you root for him every step of the way.”
Nick Wallis, author of The Great Post Office Scandal
“Jason Evans has exposed lie after lie from the doctors, politicians and pharmaceutical companies that caused thousands of people to be infected with HIV and hepatitis through NHS treatment, who were then denied justice for half a century. A Son Never Forgets is a gripping account of Jason’s tireless campaign, woven with the shocking truths he uncovered and the personal cost of this horrific scandal. This is a staggering book that everyone needs to read.”
Cara McGoogan, author of The Poison Line: Life and Death in the Infected Blood Scandal and host of the Bed of Lies podcast
“This book highlights how one person fighting for transparency can make all the difference.”
George Greenwood, investigations reporter, The Times
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26 November 2026
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