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Discretionary support
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:…
England Infected Blood Support Scheme
The England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS) is now closed to new applications
With effect from 1 April 2025, EIBSS is now closed to new applications for anyone who has historically been infected with hepatitis C, HIV or both, from NHS blood…
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…
People infected with HIV
The England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS) is now closed to new applications
With effect from 1 April 2025, EIBSS is now closed to new applications for anyone who has historically been infected with hepatitis C, HIV or both, from NHS blood…
Deadline for new applications to Infected Blood Support Schemes
The four UK-wide Infected Blood Support Schemes will close to new applications on 31 March 2025, as part of transitional arrangements with the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA).
This applies to new applications only. The schemes will not…
Families and estates of deceased beneficiaries
The England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS) is now closed to new applications
With effect from 1 April 2025, EIBSS is now closed to new applications for anyone who has historically been infected with hepatitis C, HIV or both, from NHS blood…