Question follow-through · 122827

Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many Infected Blood Compensation scheme claimants, with a prognosis of less than 12 months life expectancy, are having their claims and registered intent notifications prioritised.

answeredCabinet Office

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Answering body
Cabinet Office
Tabled
23 Mar 2026
Target answer date
25 Mar 2026
Answer
26 Mar 2026 · 3 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 23 Mar 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many Infected Blood Compensation scheme claimants, with a prognosis of less than 12 months life expectancy, are having their claims and registered intent notifications prioritised.

  2. 25 Mar 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 26 Mar 2026

    Answer published

    Based on community feedback, the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) are prioritising claims for people who have been told by a medical professional that they may have 12 months or less to live. This is regardless of whether they are infected, af...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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