On 20 May 2024, the Infected Blood Inquiry report published their final report. The report is available on the Inquiry’s website.
Following the report publication, the Government announced, that a new independent Arm’s Length Body, the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA), will deliver the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme.
Information for current EIBSS beneficiaries
From 1 April 2025, those who receive Infected Blood Support Schemes (IBSS) payments will continue to receive payments, at the same level, until such time that their case is assessed by the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA). Once assessed by IBCA, the applicant can choose how to receive their compensation (lump sum or periodic payments).
The IBCA will not be able to assess all cases at the same time. Therefore, to ensure a fair and consistent approach over the transition from the IBSS to the new Scheme, any IBSS payments received from 1 April 2025, will be deducted from a person’s total compensation award.
Those who currently receive payments through EIBSS will automatically be eligible and registered to IBCA. Further information can be found on the gov.uk website.
Information about the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme (IBCA)
The Infected Blood Compensation Authority will be responsible for any compensation payments.
The Scheme will deliver financial compensation to victims of infected blood and responds directly to and is in line with the recommendations made by the Infected Blood Inquiry.
The IBCA is not currently accepting applications. The Government will make further announcements when applications to the IBCA can be accepted.
For further information about the IBCA, please visit: www.gov.uk/ibca
If you have any questions about the Compensation Scheme, you can sign up to their mailing list on their website or call 0141 7262397. Opening hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Hepatitis B claims
The UK Infected Blood Support Schemes (including EIBSS) do not accept applications from those infected with Hepatitis B. The Infected Blood Compensation Authority Scheme will accept these applications in due course.