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<p>The NHS Business Services Authority is responsible for the administration of the
NHS Injury Benefits Scheme on behalf of the Secretary of State. The Injury Benefits
Scheme covers NHS workers with injuries or diseases contracted through their employment
before 31 March 2013.</p><p>The NHS Business Services Authority will process Injury
Benefits applications received up to and including 30 March 2018 but only in respect
of injuries or diseases occurring on or before 30 March 2013. An exception to this
rule is that the NHS Business Services Authority will process Injury Benefit applications
received by 30 March 2038 for applicants who can provide evidence that there has been
a delayed onset of their symptoms, such that application was not possible before 30
March 2018.</p><p>The NHS Business Services Authority has always had a dedicated team
to process Injury Benefit applications, and the Department is content with the efficacy
of their administration.</p>
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