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Sir Robert Francis QC was appointed by the Cabinet Office to undertake an independent study to look at options for a framework for compensation for the victims of the infected blood tragedy. Sir Robert issued the following statement of process on 1…

If your application to the scheme was unsuccessful, you can appeal the decision. Reasons for an appeal You can appeal the decision we made about your England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS) application. An appeal may be considered if you…

Financial Support If you live in the UK, payments from the England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS) will not affect your tax and benefits. Income Tax Any lump sum or regular payments from the scheme, such as annual payments or income top…

Being infected with hepatitis C or HIV from blood or blood products may have affected you and your family members in different ways. This may include having an impact on your psychological wellbeing or mental health.  Support is available through…

The purpose of the discretionary support is to provide additional, time-limited financial and non-financial support to beneficiaries and their families in order to address immediate needs. The needs that are considered are those that have:…