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<p>The England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS) currently makes provision for
<em>ex gratia</em> one-off payments to eligible spouses, civil partners and long-term
partners for individuals meeting qualifying criteria.</p><p> </p><p>The EIBSS also
makes provision to help with the costs of bringing up children of an infected beneficiary
in the form of an income top-up payment. This is a discretionary monthly payment to
increase household income to help with general living costs. These are means-tested
payments for dependants who are defined as children of an infected beneficiary up
to the age of 18 years, or up to 21 if in full-time education.</p><p> </p><p>In July
2017 the then Prime Minister announced the establishment of the Infected Blood Enquiry.
This statutory inquiry chaired by Sir Brian Langstaff, will examine why men, women
and children in the United Kingdom were given infected blood and/or infected blood
products and the impact on their families. The Inquiry will consider the nature and
the adequacy of the treatment, care and support (including financial assistance) and
the Government will carefully consider any recommendations made.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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