Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what types of support the NHS Business Services Authority provides to victims and family members of those affected by the contaminated blood scandal; and whether that support includes (a) bookable appointments, (b) face-to-face support and (c) telephone support.
Information on support available to beneficiaries of the England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS), administered by NHS Business Services Authority, is available on the EIBSS website at the following link:
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/england-infected-blood-support-scheme
EIBSS does not provide beneficiaries with bookable appointments or face to face support. However, beneficiaries can obtain advice from the EIBSS’ telephone service where information on all support available can be obtained.