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Infected Blood Compensation Authority

We pay compensation to people infected and affected by HIV, Hepatitis B and C through contaminated blood, blood products or tissue. We are independent. We put people at the heart of our service, and treat everyone with respect and dignity. More about IBCA

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About the compensation

Compensation for someone who is infected

Understand how compensation is worked out, with detail about particular conditions, care and financial loss. You can also get an estimate.

Compensation for partners, family members and carers

Find out how compensation is calculated and get an estimate for someone close to an infected person.

Compensation for someone who was infected and has died

Compensation for the estate of an infected person who has died. Get an estimate and find links to help with probate or certificate of confirmation.

Compensation for partners, family members and carers who have died

Compensation amounts if you represent the estate of someone close to an infected person. Includes links to information on probate or certificate of confirmation.

About the scheme

How the scheme works

Our goal is to make the scheme as simple and straightforward as possible.

What’s happened so far

We have opened the service to people who are infected, people close to an infected person, and people making a claim on behalf of an infected person who has died. We’re continuing to expand the service.

IBSS transition to IBCA

Find out what’s happening with responsibility for IBSS support payments transferring to IBCA.

Quick links

How to get help and advice

Find information on resources and charities that can provide extra support.

Make a complaint

How to complain about the service you get from IBCA.

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Who we are

About us

The Infected Blood Compensation Authority was set up by the UK government. It is an independent arms-length body and was set up to deliver the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

Who is in our leadership team

Our leadership team is responsible for making sure the compensation scheme is run well

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