{"id":446,"date":"2026-07-08T06:08:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T06:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/?page_id=446"},"modified":"2026-07-31T05:11:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T05:11:07","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/?page_id=446","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"brz brz-root__container brz-reset-all brz-root__container-page\" >\n<section id=\"u79zAr5K1YQ5_u79zAr5K1YQ5\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-d-ynf0il brz-css-cpdx0p\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-d-oh3bvl brz-css-1diwoyy\" data-brz-custom-id=\"irEb_pqhTBTi\">\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-d-x9rvyp brz-css-epamt\">\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-d-w3a52u brz-css-1y2i0s3\" data-brz-custom-id=\"evoAMEhg8wQz\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-d-1n95ksq brz-css-r-1xc399q brz-css-3j810t\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-spvjo\" data-brz-custom-id=\"f_DJUoKvycHE\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-rwr9ri\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1d822ib brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-d-1s9czr5 brz-css-w0f0ra\" data-brz-custom-id=\"oWmKL25WomjV\"><picture class=\"brz-picture brz-d-block brz-p-relative brz-css-d-1pd7sll brz-css-50cazb\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-at-04_46_40-PM.png 1x, https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-at-04_46_40-PM.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-at-04_46_40-PM.png 1x, https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-at-04_46_40-PM.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-at-04_46_40-PM.png 1x, https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-at-04_46_40-PM.png 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-at-04_46_40-PM.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"ChatGPT Image Jul 31, 2026 at 04_46_40 PM\" draggable=\"false\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1i56fzv brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-16j95wb\" data-brz-custom-id=\"cfqJR5Aoq1Kp\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-mj0isp\" data-uniq-id=\"v1Itk\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-overpass brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-20 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-700 brz-ls-lg-m_1_5 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-mj0isp\">NEWS | Fourth Set of Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations Come into Force<\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"aJk9q\">The fourth set of amendments to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme has now come into force, completing the Government&#8217;s legislative response to the Infected Blood Inquiry&#8217;s Additional Report and implementing changes following the public consultation. These amendments introduce a number of important improvements to the Scheme for both infected and affected people, while leaving some significant concerns unresolved.<\/p>\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-b4jnur\" data-uniq-id=\"mjEqZ\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-overpass brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-24 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-700 brz-ls-lg-m_1_5 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-b4jnur\">Key changes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"n1122\"><strong>New Hepatitis Level 2B severity band<\/strong>&nbsp;recognising the impact of treatment with interferon for people with chronic&nbsp;<strong>Hepatitis B and\/or Hepatitis C<\/strong>, resulting in increased Care and Financial Loss Awards where applicable. This also applies to eligible deceased infected people.<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"dsD1d\"><strong>50% Autonomy Award uplift<\/strong>&nbsp;for infected people who were infected before the age of 18, recognising the lifelong impact of childhood infection.<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"mqGV0\"><strong>New uplifts for affected children and siblings<\/strong>, with awards now reflecting the highest severity of the infected person&#8217;s illness experienced during their childhood.<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"wKeYd\"><strong>50% uplift for eligible bereaved parents<\/strong>&nbsp;whose child died before reaching adulthood.<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"yX2pm\"><strong>50% uplift for eligible bereaved partners<\/strong>&nbsp;in recognition of the impact of losing an infected partner.<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"g8TTZ\"><strong>Major expansion of the Unethical Research Award<\/strong>, widening eligibility beyond those who could previously demonstrate participation in specific research programmes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"tBpOd\"><strong>Treloar&#8217;s School Award increased from \u00a315,000 to \u00a360,000<\/strong>, following feedback received during the Government consultation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"f3Y1N\"><strong>Changes to Special Category Mechanism (SCM) awards<\/strong>&nbsp;to provide greater recognition for people with severe health conditions and their long-term impact on care and financial loss.<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"rseR4\"><strong>Changes to the calculation of Financial Loss and Care Awards<\/strong>&nbsp;in a number of circumstances, together with technical amendments to improve the operation of the Scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1o8b2tn\" data-uniq-id=\"fSVRp\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-overpass brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-23 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-700 brz-ls-lg-m_1_5 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-1o8b2tn\">Issues that remain<\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"pNgci\">While these regulations introduce a number of positive changes, some important issues raised during the consultation were&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;addressed. These include the continuing&nbsp;<strong>25% deduction applied to deceased infected estates<\/strong>&nbsp;where the Support Award option is unavailable, as well as ongoing concerns regarding compensation for carers, deceased estates and other areas where families continue to seek further reform.<\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"jM7Iv\">The Fourth Set of Regulations represents the most significant update to the Compensation Scheme since its introduction and will affect both current and future compensation claims assessed by the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA).<\/p>\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"jM7Iv\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\">______________________________________________________________________ <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-d-w3a52u brz-css-l0zwfr\" data-brz-custom-id=\"dfjtryIeS1kE\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-row--inner brz-css-d-1n95ksq brz-css-r-1xc399q brz-css-1n27vz9\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-1kbizba\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zEX0ydBw5ypG\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-13srrca\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-d-x0dcve brz-css-76926j\" data-brz-custom-id=\"xQFl8pcch85j\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"bGSiNWEonmaF\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-d-127a3es brz-css-1l3m28s\"><svg class=\"brz-icon-svg\"><use href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/brizy\/public\/editor-build\/prod\/editor\/icons\/fa\/exclamation-circle.svg#fa_icon\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-mi13vb brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-qumfke\" data-brz-custom-id=\"mD4drEpcTilw\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p data-uniq-id=\"yYI1h\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-16ef2g\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-lato brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-23 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-16ef2g\"><strong class=\"brz-bold-true\"> Deadline for Interim Estate Payments Announced<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"jgVOI\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"jgVOI\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\">The Infected Blood Interim Estates Payment Scheme (IBIEPS) will&nbsp;<strong>close to new applications on 30 October 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"kCbGp\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\">If you are applying by post, your application&nbsp;<strong>must arrive with an Infected Blood Support Scheme (IBSS) by 30 October<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"t_5iF\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\">If you are still waiting for&nbsp;<strong>probate, confirmation or letters of administration<\/strong>, it is important to get this underway as soon as possible. These documents are required not only for the interim estate payment, but also when making a deceased infected compensation claim through IBCA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"qwgtC\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\">Please share this with anyone who may still need to apply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-k2ywvz\" data-brz-custom-id=\"py6FhdJDsO4C\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-19lonvs\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1pwmx1g brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-d-1xpgd10 brz-css-172ng96\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zCTdC4hHfcSF\"><a class=\"brz-a\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hepctrust.org.uk\/blog\/2026\/07\/infected-blood-victims-groups-ask-andy-burnham-mp-to-finish-the-fight-for-justice\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTHhKZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFYYThLNGZzZ3pBMGpGTGo3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhMsldmQgZnqBlDvAIrqkkasf_YEzXm81GdsBoSyP1EDCSxhWF9LyWVuBTmV_aem_YXgySMROWSDOZ3G0wy5r7Q\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\"><picture class=\"brz-picture brz-d-block brz-p-relative brz-css-d-1txz1 brz-css-wb5iqx\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-18-at-10.02.25.png 1x, https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-18-at-10.02.25.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-18-at-10.02.25.png 1x, https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-18-at-10.02.25.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-18-at-10.02.25.png 1x, https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-18-at-10.02.25.png 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-18-at-10.02.25.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"Screenshot 2026-07-18 at 10.02.25\" draggable=\"false\"><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-d-x0dcve brz-css-im5bv6\" data-brz-custom-id=\"hVSGamDpIHDQ\"><a class=\"brz-a brz-btn brz-css-d-1syz9i2 brz-css-195woa6 brz-css-d-13c78oe brz-css-4vsymt\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hepctrust.org.uk\/blog\/2026\/07\/infected-blood-victims-groups-ask-andy-burnham-mp-to-finish-the-fight-for-justice\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTHhKZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFYYThLNGZzZ3pBMGpGTGo3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhMsldmQgZnqBlDvAIrqkkasf_YEzXm81GdsBoSyP1EDCSxhWF9LyWVuBTmV_aem_YXgySMROWSDOZ3G0wy5r7Q\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zIyzNGzWtqyo\"><svg class=\"brz-icon-svg brz-css-d-o4rfik brz-css-to096r\"><use href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/brizy\/public\/editor-build\/prod\/editor\/icons\/outline\/simple-right.svg#nc_icon\"><\/use><\/svg><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">Hepatitis C Trust Fight for Justice &#8211; Read the full article<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1p7s0l brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-d-dz1pba brz-css-e15gzx\" data-brz-custom-id=\"dC7WHk5lo2Ya\"><picture class=\"brz-picture brz-d-block brz-p-relative brz-css-d-1vl2g5u brz-css-1ty65sg\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-at-04_58_13-PM.png 1x, https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-at-04_58_13-PM.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-at-04_58_13-PM.png 1x, https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-at-04_58_13-PM.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-at-04_58_13-PM.png 1x, https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-at-04_58_13-PM.png 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/infectedbloodfamilysupportnetwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-at-04_58_13-PM.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"ChatGPT Image Jul 31, 2026 at 04_58_13 PM\" draggable=\"false\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1s4a2y8 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1fepzxy\" data-brz-custom-id=\"rvO7WWP8ACzs\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-5befs3\" data-uniq-id=\"vW6tx\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-overpass brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-19 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-700 brz-ls-lg-m_1_5 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-5befs3\">NEWS | House of Lords Debate Highlights Ongoing Concerns Over Compensation Scheme<\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"pDtjk\">On&nbsp;<strong>22 July 2026<\/strong>, members of the House of Lords debated the&nbsp;<strong>Infected Blood Compensation Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;before approving the fourth set of regulations. Although peers welcomed the improvements introduced by the new legislation, many also made clear that important issues remain unresolved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-b4jnur\" data-uniq-id=\"rnaoJ\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-overpass brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-24 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-700 brz-ls-lg-m_1_5 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-b4jnur\">Issues raised during the debate included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"hxgU7\"><strong>The pace of compensation<\/strong>, with concern that thousands of eligible people are still waiting for payments despite progress made by the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"eozdO\"><strong>Deceased estates<\/strong>, with peers expressing concern about how compensation is delivered where the infected person has died and the practical difficulties families continue to face.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"j9YP3\"><strong>Affected people<\/strong>, with calls to ensure that family members and carers receive fair and timely compensation alongside infected people.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"wOzgl\"><strong>Care Awards<\/strong>, including concerns that the current arrangements do not always recognise those who actually provided care, particularly in deceased cases.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"mZzeg\"><strong>Operational challenges for IBCA<\/strong>, with questions over whether the Authority has sufficient resources and processes in place to deliver compensation without further delay.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"nwi56\"><strong>Future legislative changes<\/strong>, with recognition that further amendments may still be needed as issues emerge during implementation of the Scheme.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"gxYt2\">During the debate, Baroness Brinton tabled a&nbsp;<strong>Regret Motion<\/strong>&nbsp;acknowledging the improvements made by the regulations while expressing concern that they did not address all of the issues identified by victims and representative organisations. Although the motion was not carried, it provided peers with an opportunity to place a wide range of concerns on the parliamentary record.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1wkli4b\" data-uniq-id=\"wj4MU\">The regulations were subsequently approved by the House of Lords and have now come into force.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<p><!-- version:1785474667 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEWS | Fourth Set of Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations Come into Force The fourth set of amendments to the 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