IBI-9f Response Accepted AI-assessed

National Haemophilia Database Support

Recommendation

That the National Haemophilia Database, run by the UKHCDO, merits the support of additional central funding.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to Gov.uk, Full Government Response to the Infected Blood Inquiry, May 2025, the UK Government stated in May 2025 that NHS England currently provides approximately 40% of the total annual cost for running the National Haemophilia Database. According to the government, a task and finish group related to the database has been established, reporting into the overarching recommendation 9 expert group, to further address support for the database.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Accepted
Accepted UK Government
14 May 2025

UK Government

Recommendation 9f: NHS England currently provides ‘central’ funding of approximately 40% of the total annual cost for running the National Haemophilia Database. A task and finish group relating to the database has been established, reporting into the overarching recommendation 9 expert group.

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Published Evidence

Published assessments of implementation progress from inspectorates, select committees, official progress reports, and other sources. Check the source type badge to see whether each assessment is independent or government self-reported.

Good Progress
15 Jan 2026
IBCA Community Update Other

As of 13 January 2026: 3,721 people asked to start claims, 3,546 begun process, 3,074 received offers totalling £2.47bn, 2,861 paid totalling £1.89bn. Third compensation regulations in force 31 December 2025.

View detailed findings

IBCA exceeded initial expectations. Three sets of regulations now in force covering infected persons, affected persons, and supplementary routes. £11.8bn committed in October 2024 Budget. Independent review found "very creditable progress."

IBCA Community Update, 15 January 2026 View Source
Source
Report Infected Blood Inquiry Final Report 20 May 2024
Responsible Bodies
UK Government Primary
Recommendation age 1.8 yrs
Last formal update 14 May 2025