An interim trust was set up in April 2001 and interim payments of £25,000 would be made to families of those who had been diagnosed with vCJD. Linked evidence DHSC0004343_029 - Briefing note on the vCJD Nofault Compensation Scheme - 08 May 2001 Chronology Information Date: 8 May 2001 Chapter/issue vCJD