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<p>Since 1988, successive Governments have voluntarily provided ex-gratia financial
and non-financial support for people affected by HIV and/or hepatitis C through historic
treatment with National Health Service-supplied blood or blood products in the 1970s
and 1980s.</p><p>In 2017, country specific support schemes were set up in England,
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. These four schemes are devolved, and each nation
has made different choices around their offers of support over time.</p><p>We are
aware that there are disparities between the schemes, and we are working with our
partners in the devolved nations and other relevant Government departments to improve
parity of support for all beneficiaries across the United Kingdom.</p><p> </p><p>
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