UK government plans to provide lifelong support scheme payments to victims of the 1970s-80s contaminated blood scandal, with payments starting by 2024.
The UK government plans to provide support scheme payments for life to victims of the infected blood scandal, with many payments beginning by the end of 2024. The contaminated blood scandal in the 1970s and 1980s led to thousands of people being infected with HIV and Hepatitis C. The government has accepted the majority of recommendations from an independent review, including enhanced awards for those in a "particularly egregious" case involving unethical testing, an increase in the social impact payment for some affected individuals, and provisions for victims to receive independent legal advice. Payments will begin this year for some victims, with others receiving support in 2025.
August 15, 2024
131 Articles