Infected blood victims urged to register claims
Victims of the infected blood scandal and their families can now register their intent to claim compensation through a new service launched by the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA).
From October 9, anyone affected – including those representing people who died before receiving compensation – can sign up online to ensure they are contacted as soon as the claims process opens.
‘Decades of waiting’
David Foley, interim chief executive of the IBCA, said the new system was a key step in ensuring people finally receive the payments they deserve.
“People have waited decades to get the compensation that they deserve,” he said.
“Opening registration will allow us to understand who intends to claim and get in touch as soon as we are able to start their claim.”
He added that building the registration system from scratch in a matter of months showed the authority’s “commitment to paying compensation as quickly as we can.”
Community-led design
The IBCA said the system was developed alongside charities, stakeholder groups and members of the infected blood community to ensure the process is simple and accessible.
The registration form asks for basic information, including contact details and the type of claim being made. It also allows applicants to flag urgent cases, such as those who are terminally ill or elderly, to help prioritise payments.
Next steps
The authority, which has already paid out more than £1 billion in interim compensation since its creation last year, expects to begin processing full claims for all groups by the end of 2025.
The move follows recommendations from Sir Brian Langstaff’s Infected Blood Inquiry, which called for a fair and transparent process to deliver justice for victims of the decades-long scandal.
Those wishing to register can do so via the IBCA’s official website.
