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Infected blood Government announcement 30 June 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.
Our priority is to ensure all…
Update on the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
On 12 February 2025, the Government announced a second set of regulations which can allow the England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS) to be transferred to the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) on 23 March 2026.
All those who are…
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…
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:…
Government announcement about interim payments - 17 August 2022
On 17 August 2022, the Government made this announcement about interim payments: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/infected-blood-victims-to-receive-100000-interim-compensation-payment
We are in the process of writing to all eligible beneficiaries…
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…
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…