£2 billion paid in infected blood compensation
Published 12 March 2026
From: Infected Blood Compensation Authority
IBCA reaches £2 billion in compensation payments
The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) has now paid more than £2 billion in compensation to those impacted by the infected blood scandal.
The first payments were made in December 2024, and since then IBCA has:
- paid nearly all living infected people registered with a support scheme;
- opened the compensation claim service to the first claims for those who are living infected and never compensated, deceased infected and affected;
- opened the registration service so anyone intending to claim can register with IBCA.
IBCA are prioritising claims based on recommendations from the Infected Blood Inquiry, starting with those who are sadly nearing end of life, those with advanced liver disease, and those who are over 75.
As of today (Thursday 12 March 2026) more than 3,000 compensation payments have been made to people across all groups, totalling over £2 billion.
David Foley, Chief Executive of IBCA, said:
“No amount of money can undo the harm caused, but every one of the 3,000 compensation payments represents someone who has waited decades for recognition. We know there is much more to do, and our focus is on paying people as quickly as possible.
“I encourage everyone who is eligible for compensation to register their intent to claim, so we can bring more claims in as the service continues to be built.”
Nigel Hamilton, from County Antrim, was infected with Hepatitis B and C during medical treatment for haemophilia in the 1970s. He registered to claim as an affected person and after receiving compensation for being infected last year, and said:
“Receiving compensation is an acknowledgment of what you have been through and a recognition of that experience. It has given me financial stability and the opportunity to take control of my future, providing a real sense of well-being.
"Everyone making a claim is supported by an experienced claim manager, which makes the process much easier by taking the heavy lifting off people.
"While nothing will ever bring back what I have lost, it is a way of closing this chapter of my life.
"IBCA is geared towards helping people who have a right to a claim, and speeding up that process is central to what this is all about.
“I see an organisation that is growing and focused on the community it serves.”
Every person who intends to make a claim for compensation should first register their details with IBCA on their website. Registering allows IBCA to make contact as soon as the claims service opens more widely for each group.