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The thirty year rule came from the European blood directive 2002/98/EC, the NHS is only UK based, this was a European wide requirement. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/articles/blood-safety-and-quality-regulations-2005-amended#:~:text=The Regulations,-The retention periods&text=Blood establishments and hospital blood,(regulations 8 and 9). Also there is no such 30 year limit on suing the NHS, its 3 years from the date of discovery, so if you didn't find out until 50 years later then it would be 53 years. Applicable Time Limits To Sue The NHS Claimant immediately aware that negligence had caused avoidable harm 3 years from the date of the negligent act Claimant made aware later that negligence had caused avoidable harm 3 years from the date of the discovery Those without capacity No limit (There are some limits to those claiming on the injured party’s behalf – please see later sections or call our team for specific guidance)