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Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

Thursday 24 October 2024 · 5 questions

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Key points

  • Invitations were issued to test a new claims service for the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme.
  • Applications for interim payments to estates of deceased victims are now open.
  • Regulations for affected individuals are expected by the end of March next year.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Patrick Hurley Lab Southport
NHS
Context

The Infected Blood Compensation Scheme aims to provide redress for victims of the infected blood scandal. The question arises from recent progress in establishing this scheme.

Question

What recent progress has been made on establishing the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme?

Answer from Nick Thomas-Symonds

Last week, invitations were issued to begin testing a new claims service. Applications for interim payments to estates of deceased victims have now opened. Interim payments will be made before year-end. Regulations for affected individuals are expected by the end of March next year.

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Q2 Sarah Owen Lab Luton North
NHS
Context

Sharon Moore is a campaigner for victims of the infected blood scandal. Previous governments neglected to engage with patients and organisations regarding the Langstaff inquiry recommendations.

Question

How will the Minister work with the Department of Health and Social Care to ensure people get the compensation they deserve?

Answer from Nick Thomas-Symonds

Interim payments for deceased victims are now open. The Infected Blood Compensation Authority expects to make first payments before year-end and aim to complete regulations by March next year, starting payments to affected individuals next year.

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Q3 Adam Thompson Lab Erewash
Benefits & Welfare
Context

Applications for interim payments have been opened for victims of the infected blood scandal.

Question

How can constituents in Erewash access these interim payments?

Answer from Nick Thomas-Symonds

Details are available on the gov.uk website. The Infected Blood Compensation Authority sends newsletters, and Members can write to the Cabinet Office regarding specific cases.

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Q4 Patrick Hurley Lab Southport
Justice & Courts
Context

Progress has been made in establishing the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme.

Question

When can victims expect to receive their final compensation payments?

Answer from Nick Thomas-Symonds

First interim payments are expected before year-end, and payments to the affected will begin next year. The Government aims to ensure that people receive compensation as quickly as possible.

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Q5 John Glen Con Salisbury
NHS
Context

The Minister announced interim payments of £100,000 for the estates of deceased victims.

Question

Can he give details about when others in the infected cohort can expect their payouts?

Answer from Nick Thomas-Symonds

Interim payments for a test case cohort are being considered to ramp up as quickly as possible. The first payments are expected before year-end, and payments to affected individuals will begin next year.

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