Vaccine Damage Payment: £120,000 Payout for Those Severely Disabled by Vaccines

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Individuals who have developed a serious disability as a result of a vaccine may be eligible for a one-off payment of £120,000. The Vaccine Damage Payment is available for those who have suffered severe complications from a range of medically-approved vaccines, including the Covid-19 jab, measles, and tetanus jabs. To be eligible, claimants must be at least 60% disabled and their disability must have been caused by a qualifying vaccine administered in the UK or Isle of Man, or as part of a military medical treatment programme. The payment can be claimed online or by post through the NHSBSA website, and claimants can apply up to six years after receiving the vaccination or by their 21st birthday, whichever comes later.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vaccine Damage Payment is a one-off payment of £120,000 for individuals who have developed a serious disability as a result of a vaccine.
  • To be eligible, claimants must be at least 60% disabled and their disability must have been caused by a qualifying vaccine administered in the UK or Isle of Man, or as part of a military medical treatment programme.
  • The payment is available for a range of vaccines, including the Covid-19 jab, measles, and tetanus jabs.
  • Claimants can apply online or by post through the NHSBSA website, and must apply within six years of receiving the vaccination or by their 21st birthday, whichever comes later.
  • The payment is not a compensation scheme, and individuals who have successfully claimed the payment still have the right to pursue legal action for compensation.
  • The vaccine must have been administered before the claimant's 18th birthday, unless it was given during a disease outbreak.
  • The payment can be given to both children and adults, and can be made directly to the claimant or made to a trustee if they are unable to manage their own affairs.
  • A broad range of vaccines can qualify for the payment, including rotavirus, diphtheria, influenza, tetanus, and others (NHSBSA).
  • Claimants can apply online or by post, and can only do so once the child is two years old (NHSBSA).
  • Payments are made directly to the claimant or a trustee, and can be made up to six years after receiving the vaccination or by their 21st birthday (NHSBSA).

Statistics:

  • The vaccine damage payment is a one-off payment of £120,000 (NHSBSA).
  • Claimants must be at least 60% disabled to be eligible (NHSBSA).
  • Payments can be made directly to the claimant or a trustee (NHSBSA).
  • Claimants can apply online or by post through the NHSBSA website (NHSBSA).
  • The payment is not a compensation scheme, and individuals who have successfully claimed the payment still have the right to pursue legal action for compensation (NHSBSA).

Sources:

  • NHSBSA. (n.d.). Vaccine Damage Payments. Retrieved from
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