Parents
A parent is eligible for compensation if their child was infected, and they lived with and cared for them for at least 1 year before the child turned 18.
If the parent was not caring for the child for at least 1 year while under the age of 18 but they would have done had it not been for their infection, the estate can still get compensation. For example, if the child died or had to move out of the family home for care as a result of their infection.
This applies whether the person who died is their parent through:
- birth
- adoption
- being a step-parent
- acting as a parent, such as a grandparent
If their child was infected before the age of 18
| Award category | Compensation amount |
|---|---|
| Injury, if their child has chronic Hepatitis B or C | £20,000 set amount |
| Injury, if their child has HIV or a more severe level of Hepatitis B or C | £65,400 set amount |
| Social impact | £12,000 set amount |
| Autonomy | £6,600 set amount |
If their child was infected as an adult
This table shows the compensation amounts if their child was infected after they turned 18.
| Award category | Compensation amount |
|---|---|
| Injury, if their child has chronic Hepatitis B or C | £20,000 set amount |
| Injury, if their child has HIV or a more severe level of Hepatitis B or C | £22,000 set amount |
| Social impact | £8,000 set amount |
If they were financially dependent on the child that has died, they may be able to get compensation for financial loss through the supplementary route for affected people.
Supporting documents
We typically need documents to show that you:
- were the infected person’s parent or guardian
- cared for them for at least 12 continuous months before they were 18 (unless you were unable to do this because of the infection)
We may also ask for documents showing the amount of any past compensation or damages you’ve received relating to infected blood in the UK or abroad, if this applies to you.
Examples of supporting documents
There is a range of documents and other supporting information you can send to your claim manager, including records like a birth or adoption certificate.
You can also use records to show when and where the parent and child lived together. For example, school or GP records listing the child’s parent, custody agreements or child benefit entitlement documents.
If the person who died was a step-parent, you’ll need to show they were part of the same family as the infected person. For example, a marriage certificate or documents that show they lived with the child’s parent.
Talk to your claim manager about any documents you have that you think may help.