Stay up to date with the latest news and information on the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme and outcomes from the recommendations by the UK Infected Blood Inquiry.
Infected Blood Service of Remembrance
Infected Blood Service of Remembrance,St Paul’s Cathedral, London The Infected Blood Memorial Committee is hosting a national service of remembrance at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 for the infected blood community, its supporters and champions and all those affected by the disaster. Listen here to Clive Smith, Chair of the Infected…
IBCA begins testing phase for deceased infected and affected claims
Earlier today, the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) issued its latest community update, confirming that it has now begun the testing phase for claims from the estates of deceased infected people and from affected individuals. This marks the next step in IBCA’s phased approach to opening the compensation scheme. A similar process was followed when…
Important Update: Inheritance Tax Changes for Infected Blood Compensation
Yesterday, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, announced in the Budget an important change to how inheritance tax (IHT) applies to compensation for those affected by the infected blood tragedy. This decision removes a major source of uncertainty that several members have been worried about and asking us about for some time. What Was the Position Before? Until…
Invitation to view the new Infected Blood Exhibit at the Scottish Parliament
We are pleased to share that a new exhibit and case study about the infected blood disaster in Scotland will be added this month to the permanent public exhibition at the Scottish Parliament. Developed by the Scottish Parliament with input and contributions from members of Haemophilia Scotland and the Scottish Infected Blood Forum, this exhibit…
Third set of Regulations laid in Parliament and Public Consultation on further proposed changes now open
Earlier today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Nick Thomas-Symonds, made a statement in the House of Commons announcing that the third set of regulations for the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme have now been laid before Parliament for approval. These regulations include the following five recommendations from the Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report, which the…
Support Schemes Re-Open Applications for Bereaved Partners
Earlier today, we received confirmation that the Infected Blood Support Schemes (IBSS) have re-opened applications for newly bereaved partners. This follows the UK Government’s acceptance of Recommendation 9a of the Infected Blood Inquiry’s Additional Report on 21 July 2025. This will allow newly bereaved partners of infected individuals who died after 31 March 2025 to…
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