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Update on Interim Compensation Payments for Victims of Infected Blood
24 October 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses updates on interim compensation payments for victims of the infected blood scandal.
Action Requested
The minister announces that applications for £100,000 interim compensation payments to estates of deceased infected persons have now opened. These payments are to recognise deaths not yet recognised through financial compensation and will be made in accordance with the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024.
Key Facts
- Interim payments of £100,000 are available for estates of deceased infected persons registered with Infected Blood Support Schemes by 17 April 2024.
- Estates must have a grant of probate, letters of administration, or a grant of confirmation to apply.
- Applicants can claim back legal costs up to £1,500 related to obtaining the necessary documentation.
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