# The Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2025, Regulation 19: Basic financial loss award


(1) The infected core award in relation to an eligible infected person (“P”) must include an amount by way of a basic financial loss award for the purpose of compensating for notional expenses incurred by P as a consequence of the infection, including expenses incurred as a result of—
(a) travelling to and from medical appointments;
(b) additional insurance costs.
(2) The amount of the basic financial loss award is—
(a) where on the relevant date P had an infection of Hepatitis B of severity level 5, £17,500;
(b) in any other case, £12,500.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9780348268843/regulation/19 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-infected-blood-compensation-scheme-regulations-2025/regulation-19
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