Contaminated Blood Scandal Payouts Set to Begin Before Year-End
Compensation Announcement for Contaminated Blood Scandal Victims
The UK government has officially announced that payouts for victims of the contaminated blood scandal will begin before the close of this year. Individuals affected by this tragic event could be eligible for compensation up to £2.6 million.
Details of the Compensation Scheme
The announcement follows a comprehensive report from the infected blood inquiry, which exposed what Rishi Sunak referred to as a decades-long moral failure within the UK’s health system. The inquiry's findings led to a call for action, culminating in this new compensation scheme.
Eligibility for Compensation
- Victims of HIV
- Individuals affected by hepatitis
- Long-term health impacts from infected blood products
Next Steps for Victims
Victims looking to apply for compensation should prepare the necessary documentation as the process is set to be launched shortly.
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