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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. Newly bereaved…

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:…

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…