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End of year update on the government response to the Infected Blood Inquiry recommendations
17 December 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses the government's response to recommendations made by the Infected Blood Inquiry, focusing on compensation for victims and their families.
Action Requested
The government has accepted all recommendations in full or in principle. It has also extended eligibility criteria for siblings of infected individuals under the Compensation Scheme, providing them with injury and social impact awards. £11.8bn funding was announced to support this scheme, and initial payments have been made to victims.
Key Facts
- The Infected Blood Inquiry’s final report was published on 20 May 2024.
- All recommendations are accepted in full or in principle by the Government.
- £11.8bn funding has been announced for the compensation scheme.
- Siblings who lived with an infected person under specific conditions will receive Injury Impact Awards and Social Impact Awards of either £12,000 or £8,000.
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