Campaigners criticise infected blood compensation process
Research by the Haemophilia Society suggests that 15% of projected compensation claims had been dealt with two years after the IBCA began.
Victims, relatives and campaigners say the Infected Blood Compensation Authority is imposing onerous evidence requirements and processing claims too slowly. The authority and government say missing records will not prevent claims and that the scheme is being improved.
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Victims and relatives have been asked to provide decades-old medical records to prove eligibility for compensation.
“she has been asked to dig out decades-old medical records to prove she qualifies”
- 15%
AllegedResearch by the Haemophilia Society suggests that 15% of projected compensation claims had been dealt with two years after the IBCA began.
“just 15% of projected compensation claims have been dealt with”
AllegedCharlotte Evans said applicants are being asked to prove beyond reasonable doubt that they received a specific blood product.
“applicants are being asked to prove beyond reasonable doubt that they received a specific blood product”