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<p>The England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS), administered by NHS Business
Services Authority, was launched on 1 November 2017 following two public consultations
in 2016 and 2017. These consultations sought views on the proposed reforms to the
EIBSS and the new special appeals mechanisms for those with chronic hepatitis C infection.
Over the period of the current spending review, the launch of the EIBSS was part of
the Government’s commitment, in January 2016, to provide an extra £125 million to
support people affected by infected blood and blood products.</p><p> </p><p>The Infected
Blood Inquiry, announced in July 2017, has included examination of the support provided
to people affected by infected blood in its terms of reference. The Department continues
to follow the Inquiry closely and will careful consider any views from the Inquiry
on where further improvements to the EIBSS could be made.</p>
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