The England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS) is now closed to new applications
With effect from 1 April 2025, EIBSS is now closed to new applications for anyone who has historically been infected with hepatitis C, HIV or both, from NHS blood or blood products.
On 21 July 2025, the government announced that a further interim payment of £210,000 will be made to the estates of infected people who died after joining an infected blood support scheme. As soon as more details have been confirmed, we will update further.
The Government has confirmed that the Infected Blood Support Schemes (IBSS), will remain open for a further calendar year, prior to the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) taking responsibility for making Support Scheme payments, as part of the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme. Cabinet Office, IBCA, DHSC and Devolved Governments are working with the IBSS Administrators to make sure the transition is as smooth as possible over the following year. Further detail will be set out in due course.
The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) will be responsible for all future compensation payments. For more information including details on how they will open the service more widely, visit their website.
Applications for interim payments to estates continue to remain open and guidance on how to apply, the eligibility criteria, and the application process is available at: www.gov.uk/infected-blood-compensation-estates.
Information for those making claims before the deadline
We'll aim to provide a decision on all applications within 30 working days. It may take longer if we need to ask you or your doctor for further information.
If the evidence clearly supports your answers on the application form, we'll approve your application for HIV support.
You'll then receive your lump sum and your regular payments will start. Your regular payments will backdate to the date you submitted your application.
If your application is unsuccessful
If you wish to appeal the decision, you should contact us within 4 calendar weeks from the date on the letter. We may consider appeals received after 4 calendar weeks, but only if you can provide a good reason for not contacting us earlier.
Find out how to appeal.