Parents
You’ll be eligible for compensation if your child was infected, and you cared for them on a regular basis for at least 1 year before they turned 18. This applies whether you are their parent through:
- birth
- adoption
- being a step-parent
- acting as a parent, such as a grandparent or guardian
If you were not caring for the child for at least 1 year while under the age of 18 but would have done had it not been for their infection, you can still get compensation. For example, if the child had to move out of the family home for care as a result of their infection.
| Award category | Compensation amount |
|---|---|
| Injury, if your child has chronic Hepatitis B or C | £20,000 set amount |
| Injury, if your child has HIV or a more severe level of Hepatitis B or C | £65,400 set amount |
| Social impact | £12,000 set amount |
| Autonomy | £6,600 set amount |
If your child was infected as an adult
This table shows the compensation amounts if your child was infected after they turned 18.
| Award category | Compensation amount |
|---|---|
| Injury, if your child has chronic Hepatitis B or C | £20,000 set amount |
| Injury, if your child has HIV or a more severe level of Hepatitis B or C | £22,000 set amount |
| Social impact | £8,000 set amount |
If you were financially dependent on your child that has died, you may be able to get compensation for financial loss through the supplementary route for affected people.
Supporting documents
We typically need documents to show that you:
- were the infected person’s parent or guardian
- cared for them for at least 12 continuous months before they were 18 (unless you were unable to do this because of the infection)
We may also ask for documents showing the amount of any past compensation or damages you’ve received relating to infected blood in the UK or abroad, if this applies to you.
Examples of supporting documents
There is a range of documents and other supporting information you can send to your claim manager, including official documentation like a birth or adoption certificate.
You can also use records to show when and where you and the child lived together. For example, school or GP records listing you as the child’s parent, custody agreements or child benefit entitlement documents.
If you’re a step-parent, you’ll need to show you were part of the same family as the infected person. For example, a marriage certificate or documents that show you lived with the child’s parent.
Talk to your claim manager about any documents you have that you think may help.