Request

Under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, please could you provide me with the total number of individuals registered with England Infected Blood Support Scheme between 1 July 2017 and 28 February 2022 and the total number of those registered who died in the same period.

Response

The EIBBS (England Infected Blood Support Scheme) service started on 01/11/2017, therefore the figures provided are for the period 01/11/17 to 28/02/22.

The figures are correct as of 29/03/22.

Total Registered: 3,529

Total infected deceased: 314

Total registered bereaved partners deceased: 29

Currently living beneficiary total (including registered bereaved partners): 3,186

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