The Cabinet Office's recent policy paper delineates a tariff-based compensation scheme for victims of the infected blood scandal, enabling the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) to start payments.
Paymaster General Nick Thomas-Symonds expressed pride in moving forward with compensation measures, highlighting the government's commitment despite concerns about differentiation in payouts for Hepatitis and HIV patients.
More than 30,000 individuals were infected via NHS treatments in the 1970s and 1990s, raising urgent need for compensation and ensuring affected individuals, including spouses, receive support.
Despite fears of delays due to the recent general election, ministers confirmed they will continue with compensation plans for victims, with payouts expected to commence in 2025.
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