Recommendation IR2-1: Scheme Eligibility - Infected and Affected Persons

In accordance with recommendations 1 and 2 of the Second Interim Report, the Government is clear that both those who have been infected and affected by this scandal are eligible for compensation and is compensating those who have been directly or indirectly infected through NHS blood, blood products or tissue. This includes anyone, living or deceased, who has been infected with HIV, Hepatitis C and chronic Hepatitis B, including those who were indirectly infected through their partners or loved ones. Those with acute Hepatitis B infections and have died from their infection during the acute period, are also eligible under the Scheme. Regarding the affected; partners, parents, children, siblings and carers will all be eligible for compensation (subject to certain criteria).