Scheme Eligibility - Infected and Affected Persons
Infected Blood Inquiry · Second Interim Report · Issued 5 April 2023 · Addressed to: UK Government
Source — verbatim from the inquiry
●Inquiry recommendation
I recommend that the scheme should offer redress to those infected with HCV and/or HIV, and/or HBV (limited to chronic HBV unless the infection has resulted in a fatality in the acute period), and to defined categories of persons indirectly affected by such infections.
Infected Blood Inquiry, Second Interim Report · 5 Apr 2023 Source PDF →
Published evidence summary
Publicly available evidence relating to this recommendation:
- Three sets of Infected Blood Compensation Scheme regulations were laid: August 2024, March 2025, and December 2025, establishing scheme eligibility and operation (Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations, UK Parliament, 2024-2025).
- The Government stated in December 2024 that both those infected and affected are eligible for compensation under the scheme (Government Response to the Infected Blood Inquiry, Cabinet Office, December 2024).
- IBCA confirmed that as of 13 January 2026, 3,721 people had been asked to start claims (IBCA Community Update, January 2026).
Response — verbatim from government
●UK Government — initial response
In accordance with recommendations 1 and 2 of the Second Interim Report, the Government is clear that both those who have been infected and affected by this scandal are eligible for compensation and is compensating those who have been directly or indirectly infected through NHS blood, blood products or tissue. This includes anyone, living or deceased, who has been infected with HIV, Hepatitis C and chronic Hepatitis B, including those who were indirectly infected through their partners or loved ones. Those with acute Hepatitis B infections and have died from their infection during the acute period, are also eligible under the Scheme. Regarding the affected; partners, parents, children, siblings and carers will all be eligible for compensation (subject to certain criteria).
UK Government · 17 Dec 2024 Written response →
●UK Government — follow-up
The Infected Blood Compensation Scheme established under the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 provides compensation to those infected with HCV, HIV, and/or HBV, as well as affected persons. The scheme covers both infected individuals and defined categories of affected persons including partners, children, parents, siblings, and carers.
UK Government · 14 May 2025 Written response →
Evidence trail — what's actually happened since
- 17 Dec 2024 Implemented through Infected Blood Compensation Scheme regulations 2024. IBCA accepting claims from infected persons and affected persons. As of 7 April 2026, 3,273 offers of compensation totalling over £2.6bn had been made, with 3,161 offers accepted, in addition to £1.4bn already paid in interim payments; IBCA had contacted 3,942 people and 3,754 had started the claim process. On 14 April 2026 the Government published its response to the public consultation on proposed changes to the scheme (CP 1565), announcing further changes including a new Level 2B interferon award, removal of the 25% past care deduction, a £60,000 Exceptional Loss uplift, increased Unethical Research awards and uplifted Injury awards for some affected people. Regulations to implement these changes will be brought forward later in 2026. Sources: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/changes-to-infected-blood-compensation-scheme-will-improve-support-for-victims; https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69ddf5fd7e2086c62da2f152/Government_response_to_consultation_on_proposed_changes_to_the_infected_blood_compensation_scheme__PDF_.pdf Source →
- 15 Jan 2026 · IBCA Community Update As of 13 January 2026: 3,721 people asked to start claims, 3,546 begun process, 3,074 received offers totalling £2.47bn, 2,861 paid totalling £1.89bn. Third compensation regulations in force 31 December 2025. View source → Good Progress
- 31 Dec 2025 · UK Parliament Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 established IBCA. Three sets of scheme regulations in force (Aug 2024, Mar 2025, Dec 2025). First payments December 2024. £1.89bn paid to 2,861 people by January 2026. View source → Good Progress
- 28 Oct 2025 · IBCA Independent Review IBCA has contacted 2,215 people to begin compensation claims; 1,934 started process. £812m+ paid via Horizon Shortfall Scheme. £11.8bn committed in Autumn Budget. View source → Reasonable Progress
- 22 Jul 2025 · IBCA Community Update Infected Blood Compensation Authority established August 2024. First claims for deceased infected/affected opened December 2025. IBCA accepted all 11 recommendations directed to them. View source → Good Progress
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