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Update on the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
14 April 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement is about updates to the Infected Blood Co [2D [K Compensation Scheme based on public consultation.
Action Requested
The minister announces substantial changes in all se [2D [K seven areas consulted and an additional change from feedback, increasing le [2D [K levels of compensation for infected and affected individuals. The Governmen [9D [K Government has fully responded to recommendations from the Infected Blood I [1D [K Inquiry's Additional Report.
Key Facts
- The government laid a response to public consultation on [K proposed changes to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme.
- Seven specif [6D [K specific areas were consulted upon with an opportunity for respondents to s [1D [K suggest further changes.
- The Technical Expert Group report was published [9D [K published alongside the Government Response.
- The compensation levels wil [3D [K will be increased based on feedback received from the consultation.
- Sir [K Brian Langstaff and his team are thanked for their work in the Infected Blo [3D [K Blood Inquiry.
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