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<p>The Department is considering wider reform of financial assistance and other support
for those affected with HIV and/or hepatitis C by infected NHS-supplied blood or blood
products. We are doing this within the context of the spending review and in a way
that is sustainable for the future. We plan to consult on a way forward before the
end of the year.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p>Before the election, the Prime Minister
announced an additional one-off £25 million to ease transition to a reformed system
of payments for affected individuals. The Department is currently considering how
that money will be used.</p>
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