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The final Infected Blood Inquiry report was published on 20 May 2024. The report is available on the Inquiry’s website. The Government made a further announcement on 21 May 2024, that a second interim payment of £210,000 will be made to registered…

With effect from 1 April 2025, the England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS) is now closed to new applications for anyone who has historically been infected with hepatitis C, HIV or both, from NHS blood or blood products. With effect from 1…

Infected Blood Psychological Service NHS England has now officially launched the new Infected Blood Psychological Service (BPS) as of 10 June 2025. This national service has been set up specifically to support people who were infected or affected…

On 20 May 2024, the Infected Blood Inquiry report published their final report. The report is available on the Inquiry’s website. Following the report publication, the Government announced, that a new independent Arm’s Length Body, the Infected…

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…

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…

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…