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Infected Blood Compensation Scheme: Medical Records

Commons · Question 87251 · Tabled 3 Nov 2025 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 13 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Kerry McCarthy

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department has taken to help ensure that the Infected Blood Compensation Authority claims process is accessible to people whose historic NHS records are difficult to locate.

Answer

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 13 Nov 2025

Given the historic nature of the infected blood scandal, the Government recognises that not all medical records will still be available. The Compensation Scheme has been designed to minimise as far as possible the burden on those applying, and eligibility...