Knowledge and trust of the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
A strong sense of understanding
Most of our community understands where to go to register for information about the compensation scheme, and who is eligible for compensation through it.
However, around a quarter (26%) of those surveyed felt as though they didn't adequately understand how to register for information.
Shared concerns regarding fraud
Almost three quarters (72%) of the community is concerned about fraud occurring within the compensation scheme, especially surrounding those eligible being victims of fraud. This concern is particularly high from those ages 75 and above.
Additionally, every three in five people (60%) are concerned about people applying for compensation who are not eligible for it.
How well, if at all, do you feel you understand each of the following aspects of the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme?| Who is eligible for compensation through the scheme | Where to go to register for information about the scheme | |
|---|---|---|
| Very | 30% | 29% |
| Fairly | 49% | 43% |
| Not very | 15% | 18% |
| Not at all | 5% | 8% |
This table shows how well respondents feel they understand aspects of the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme. For who is eligible: 30% very well, 49% fairly well, 15% not very well, 5% not at all. For where to register: 29% very well, 43% fairly well, 18% not very well, 8% not at all.
There are a few demographic differences in how well people understand who is eligible for compensation and where to register.
To what extent, if at all, are you concerned about each of the following?| Those eligible being victims of fraud | People applying who are not eligible for it | |
|---|---|---|
| Very | 36% | 32% |
| Fairly | 37% | 28% |
| Not very | 16% | 21% |
| Not at all | 3% | 9% |
| Don't know / Prefer not to say | 8% | 10% |
This table shows the extent to which respondents are concerned about fraud in the compensation scheme. For those eligible being victims of fraud: 36% very concerned, 37% fairly concerned, 16% not very concerned, 3% not at all concerned, 8% don't know. For people applying who are not eligible: 32% very concerned, 28% fairly concerned, 21% not very concerned, 9% not at all concerned, 10% don't know.