Awareness and perceptions of the compensation calculator
The majority of people eligible for compensation have heard about the compensation calculator. However, among those not eligible, awareness is limited.
Three quarters (75%) of those eligible for compensation have definitely heard or think they have heard about the compensation calculator.
However, among those not eligible just one in seven (14%) have definitely heard or think they have heard about the calculator. People who have definitely or think they have heard of the calculator are more likely to know a lot/fair amount about IBCA (56% compared to 14% overall) and feel they understand IBCA's role (45% compared to 14% overall).
The majority of people (80%) had not heard about the compensation calculator. Awareness was lower among 55 and over (88%).
Had you heard of the compensation calculator before today?| Yes - I've definitely heard of it | 3% |
| Yes - I think I've heard of it | 11% |
| No - I haven't | 80% |
| Don't know | 4% |
| Prefer not to say | 1% |
| % Net: Aware of | 14% |
This table shows awareness of the compensation calculator. 80% haven't heard of it, while 14% are aware of it.
Have you used the compensation calculator on the Infected Blood Compensation Authority's website?| Yes - I've definitely used it | 11% |
| Yes - I think I've used it | 24% |
| No - I haven't used it | 58% |
| Don't know | 6% |
| Prefer not to say | 1% |
| % Net: Have used | 34% |
This table shows usage of the compensation calculator among those who have heard of it. 58% haven't used it, while 34% have used it either definitely or think they have.
Over half of those who have heard of the calculator have not used it (58%). However, of those who are eligible for compensation, four fifths (81%) have definitely or think they have heard of it.
The majority of those who have claimed or are planning to claim compensation (94%) have definitely or think they have heard of the calculator.
Of those who had used the calculator (51), 85% found it very or fairly useful.