Kathleen Locke became aware of EIBSS and had to support her mother in applying to the fund as she was unable to do so on her own. Read more about Kathleen Locke became aware of EIBSS and had to support her mother in applying to the fund as she was unable to do so on her own.
Colin Aspland was unaware that financial assistance was available, notwithstanding the establishment of national schemes. Read more about Colin Aspland was unaware that financial assistance was available, notwithstanding the establishment of national schemes.
The Written Statement of Lynne Kelly praised the Welsh approach to their support scheme for adopting a tailored, holistic approach with psychological support and welfare and benefits advice for both the infected and affected. Read more about The Written Statement of Lynne Kelly praised the Welsh approach to their support scheme for adopting a tailored, holistic approach with psychological support and welfare and benefits advice for both the infected and affected.
The Infected Blood Inquiry Second Interim Report detailed the provision relating to Bespoke Psychological Support in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and the policy development in England. Read more about The Infected Blood Inquiry Second Interim Report detailed the provision relating to Bespoke Psychological Support in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and the policy development in England.
The Written Statement of Alison Ramsey outlined the support offered by the WIBSS. Read more about The Written Statement of Alison Ramsey outlined the support offered by the WIBSS.
Letter from Liz Redmond to Karen Bailey outlined the implementation of the new Hepatitis C stage 1 (enhanced) support. Read more about Letter from Liz Redmond to Karen Bailey outlined the implementation of the new Hepatitis C stage 1 (enhanced) support.
Following Penny Mordaunt's' announcement, Northern Ireland announced that the Government would provide funding to enable broad parity of annual and lump sum payments between the four national schemes. These changes were backdated to April 2019. Read more about Following Penny Mordaunt's' announcement, Northern Ireland announced that the Government would provide funding to enable broad parity of annual and lump sum payments between the four national schemes. These changes were backdated to April 2019.
In Northern Ireland, bereavement payments were extended and a commitment was made to introduce enhanced financial support for Hepatitis C stage 1 in line with the position in England and Wales. Read more about In Northern Ireland, bereavement payments were extended and a commitment was made to introduce enhanced financial support for Hepatitis C stage 1 in line with the position in England and Wales.
The Welsh Government confirmed in a written statement changes were also made to the lump sum payments for Hepatitis C and HIV. Read more about The Welsh Government confirmed in a written statement changes were also made to the lump sum payments for Hepatitis C and HIV.
Following Penny Mordaunt's' announcement regarding the UK position, the Welsh Government made an announcement that they would provide funding to enable broad parity of annual and lump sum payments between the four national schemes. Read more about Following Penny Mordaunt's' announcement regarding the UK position, the Welsh Government made an announcement that they would provide funding to enable broad parity of annual and lump sum payments between the four national schemes.