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Infected blood interim estates payments: compensation application form

Apply for interim compensation as the estate of someone who has died after receiving infected blood.

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Use this form to apply for an interim compensation payment of £100,000. Compensation will be paid to the estates of deceased infected beneficiaries who were registered with an Infected Blood Support Scheme (IBSS) or an Alliance House Organisation Scheme on or before 17 April 2024.

Check if you’re eligible to apply.

If you need a printed or accessible version of the form, contact the IBSS in the nation where the person who died was infected.

We regret the confusion caused for applicants with a valid chain of representation. Applications supported by a valid chain of representation will be accepted by the Infected Blood Support Schemes.

Before you start

You’ll need a certified colour copy of one of the following:

  • a grant of probate
  • a grant of confirmation or confirmation ad omissa/ad non executa  
  • letters of administration

In some cases these are in black and white, a black and white certified copy will be accepted

You’ll also need to include:

  • proof of your identity by providing a certified copy of your passport or driving licence 
  • 2 documents proving your address, for example a bank statement or utility bill issued in the last 6 months

Chains of representation

Applications supported by a valid chain of representation will be accepted. If you have a chain of representation, and are applying for compensation read our guidance on how to apply for compensation with a chain of representation

If you do not have probate, or if you’re not sure if it’s already been granted, find out about applying for probate or confirmation. You might be able to claim back the costs of applying for probate.

Where to send the form

Send your compensation application form and certified colour copies of your supporting documents to the IBSS in the part of the UK where the person who died was infected.

England 

IBIEPS
PO Box 1390
152 Pilgrim Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE99 5FP

Wales

WIBSS
4th Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UB

Scotland

SIBSS
NHS National Services Scotland
Gyle Square
1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB

Northern Ireland

IBPS NI
Business Services Organisation
Finance Directorate
2nd Floor
2 Franklin Street
Belfast
BT2 8DQ

What happens next

You’ll receive confirmation your form’s been received by email or letter, depending on your communication preferences.

You’ll usually get a decision on your application within 30 working days from the date it’s received. It may take longer if the scheme needs to contact you for further information or contact the countersignatory who verified your documents.

Updates to this page

Published 24 October 2024
Last updated 17 December 2024 + show all updates
  1. Updated the 'Before you start' section to include more details

  2. First published.

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