"I'm not really sure when I actually received the infected blood. I was informed about it in 1990, but they couldn't tell me when I'd actually received it."

Mike, 49, lives in Bristol with his wife Catherine and his two young daughters Sarah, five, and Alison, nine.

It comes down to the fact that I can't make any provisions for my children

Mike Payne

When he was told he had received infected blood he was surprised, as he had not noticed any problems.

But now he has chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes and cirrhosis of the liver - all of which he believes are linked to the blood infected with hepatitis C.

He says his condition has had a major effect on his life.

"I'm not working. I have two small children and it's not that easy, it's very hard going."

About 10 years ago, he had to give up work as a shop manager because of his condition.

"Financially, I've been affected. I had to move house and I couldn't get a mortgage because of the hepatitis C."

He has also been unable to get life insurance or housing benefits.

'Brain fog'

The condition also affects his day-to-day life.

"I can have a temper, particularly if I'm feeling frustrated.

"Then there's a kind of 'brain fog' where your recall of names and things is absolutely terrible.

"It's like a computer. You know it's in there, but you can't access it."

Mike says he wants compensation for his children's sake.

"To me, it comes down to the fact that I can't make any provisions for my children.

"I just feel they should have some provision after I die to make sure that they will be all right."