Quick Links
You can find links to charities and organisations offering financial, psychological and practical support here.
General support and information
The Haemophilia Society’s public inquiry team: 0207 939 0780. Email: [email protected]
Emotional support
Psychological support from the inquiry provided by the British Red Cross: 0800 458 9473
Cruse bereavement counselling: Call 0808 808 1677
The Samaritans: Call 116 123 for free
For more on psychological support follow this link.
Compensation
The Infected Blood Compensation Authority is the body which the government set up to deliver compensation. You can sign up for updates, use its online calculator to work out how much compensation you should receive or speak to staff on its helpline. Phone: 0141 726 2397
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm or email: [email protected]
Financial support schemes (please note as of 1 April 2025 they are now closed to new applicants)
England Infected Blood Support Scheme Email: [email protected]. Telephone: 0300 330 1294
Infected Blood Payment Scheme for Northern Ireland. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 028 9536 3817
Wales Infected Blood Support Scheme Email: [email protected]. Telephone: 02920 902280
Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme Email: [email protected]. Telephone: 0131 275 6754
For more information on the infected blood schemes follow this link.
Useful charities and organisations
Terrence Higgins Trust for HIV information and support
Hepatitis C Trust for hepatitis C information and support
Positive Women supporting women infected through their partner’s use of contaminated factor VIII