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Infected blood Government announcement 18 May 2021
On 25 March, the government announced changes to the England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS). The changes announced remove some of the differences between the Infected Blood Support Schemes across the UK.
EIBSS has worked with the Department…
Update from the UK Government
The UK Government is working towards introducing new law to establish the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme. This will not have any immediate impact on your support payments.
On 17 April 2024 the UK Government tabled an amendment to the Victims…
Estates of people who died before joining the scheme
If the person with stage 1 or stage 2 hepatitis C or HIV died before applying to join the scheme, support is available.
Executor of the estate
You can apply if you're either:
the executor of the person's estate
acting on behalf, or with the…
Talking therapy support
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…
Who can join the scheme and how to apply
The England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS) supports people historically infected with hepatitis C and/or HIV from blood or blood products. We also help families, civil or long-term partners after the death of someone infected.
Support is…
Infected Blood announcement 29 November 2021
Update regarding bereaved partner payments
On 25 March, the government announced changes to the England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS). The changes announced removed some of the differences between the Infected Blood Support Schemes across…
England Infected Blood Support Scheme
Following the announcement regarding the final Infected Blood Inquiry report, we are aware that Sir Brian Langstaff’s report will be published on 20 May 2024.
The NHS Business Services Authority does not have any further information about the…