Infected by Contaminated Blood? You May Be Entitled to Substantial Compensation.
The contaminated blood scandal is one of the worst treatment disasters in NHS history. Thousands of patients across Scotland and the UK were infected with hepatitis C, HIV, or both through contaminated blood products and blood transfusions provided by the NHS between the 1970s and early 1990s. Following the Infected Blood Inquiry, the UK Government established the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) to administer compensation.
Scottish Claims Helpline provides free guidance on accessing the IBCA compensation scheme and ensuring you receive the full amount you are entitled to.
How Much Could You Receive?
| Infection Type | IBCA Tariff Award |
|---|
| Hepatitis C — cleared spontaneously or treated | £65,000 - £110,000 |
| Chronic hepatitis C — ongoing or advanced | £345,000 - £665,000 |
| HIV infection | Up to £2,500,000+ |
| Co-infection (hepatitis C and HIV) | Combined awards |
Based on IBCA tariff framework. Final amounts depend on individual circumstances.
That’s not all. IBCA compensation includes supplementary payments on top of the tariff award — for care needs, lost earnings, impact on daily life, and social and personal impact. Bereaved partners and families are eligible for separate awards including loss of support payments. Existing payments from SIBSS (Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme) are not deducted.
Who Can Claim?
Anyone infected with hepatitis C, HIV, or both through contaminated NHS blood products or blood transfusions is eligible. This includes people who received Factor VIII or Factor IX concentrates for haemophilia, anti-D immunoglobulin, whole blood transfusions during surgery, or other blood products. Bereaved partners, children and parents of those who died as a result of contaminated blood may also be eligible. If you have already received payments through SIBSS or the Skipton Fund, you can still apply to IBCA — previous payments are not deducted from your award.
Infected Blood Claims — Frequently Asked Questions
IBCA tariff awards range from £65,000-£110,000 for cleared hepatitis C to £2.5 million+ for HIV. Supplementary payments for care, lost earnings and impact on daily life are awarded on top. Bereaved families receive separate awards.
The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) is the UK Government body established to administer compensation for victims of the contaminated blood scandal. It provides tariff-based compensation plus supplementary payments without the need for litigation.
Anyone infected with hepatitis C, HIV, or both through contaminated NHS blood products or blood transfusions. Bereaved partners, children and parents may also be eligible.
The IBCA scheme does not currently impose a strict deadline, but claims should be made as soon as possible. For separate civil litigation, the standard 3-year limitation applies from the date of knowledge.
Yes. Partners, children and parents of those who died as a result of contaminated blood products may be eligible for compensation through the IBCA scheme, including loss of support payments.
The scheme is designed to be accessible without legal representation. However, specialist support can help ensure your application is complete and that you receive the full compensation you are entitled to, particularly for supplementary payments.
How Do I Get Started?
It takes 2 minutes. Fill in our short form and we will provide free guidance on the IBCA compensation scheme and help you understand what you may be entitled to. There is no obligation and no cost.
About this page: Written by
David Gildea, Scottish Claims Helpline. Last reviewed: March 2026. Scottish Claims Helpline is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (
FRN 830381).