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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…
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…
EIBSS resources
England Infected Blood Support Scheme annual reports
England Infected Blood Support Scheme Annual Report 2022/2023 (PDF: 364KB)England Infected Blood Support Scheme Annual Report 2021/2022 (PDF: 361KB)England Infected Blood Support Scheme…
Infected Blood Government announcement 20 August 2021
Update regarding bereaved partner payments
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…
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…
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…
Announcement on behalf of the Cabinet Office
You may already be aware that Sir Robert Francis QC has been 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.
The purpose of this…
Infected Blood Government announcement 15 July 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.
Since the announcement, EIBSS has…
Further announcement on behalf of the Cabinet Office
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…
How to appeal an EIBSS application decision
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…