Written questions

England Infected Blood Support Scheme

Commons · Question 8365 · Tabled 9 Jun 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 15 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Sarah Dyke

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason existing monthly support payments provided through the EIBBS and similar schemes are being stopped or reduced for those who accept the one-off compensation payment from the Infected Blood Compens

Answer

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 15 Jun 2026

All infected beneficiaries registered with an IBSS before 1 April 2025 will continue to receive Support Scheme payments for life, should they choose to do so. The choice to instead accept a one-off compensation payment is made by the individual. The Infec...