Written questions

Infected Blood Compensation Scheme: Appeals

Commons · Question 122071 · Tabled 18 Mar 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 24 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Tracy Gilbert

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has considered establishing an appeals process for any applicant who is refused a Special Categorisation Mechanism payment as part of their overall compensation offer from the Infected Blo

Answer

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 24 Mar 2026

Anyone is able to appeal against a decision made by the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) about any aspect of their infected blood compensation scheme application. Information on how this can be done can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidan...