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title: "UK Government Announces Plans to Revamp Covid Vaccine Compensation Scheme"
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published: 2026-10-16T15:02:46.000Z
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# UK Government Announces Plans to Revamp Covid Vaccine Compensation Scheme

The UK government has announced plans to revamp its compensation scheme for individuals harmed or bereaved by Covid vaccines following a key recommendation from the UK Covid Inquiry.

The UK government has announced plans to revamp its compensation scheme for individuals who have been harmed or bereaved by Covid vaccines.

This decision comes after a key recommendation from the UK Covid Inquiry, which has long highlighted the need for improvements in this area. Campaigners have also been vocal about their concerns regarding the current system's inadequacies.

One campaign group has expressed cautious optimism, acknowledging that the government's recognition of vaccine injury and bereavement is a significant step forward. However, they are calling for clear action from ministers rather than simply exploring potential changes to the scheme.

The benefits of Covid vaccination are well-documented, with many lives saved worldwide thanks to jabs like AstraZeneca. Despite these successes, some individuals have experienced harm as a result of vaccination.

The Covid vaccine compensation scheme is in need of significant overhaul according to a recent report that has sparked calls for urgent reform. The report's findings indicate that the current system is not providing adequate support to those who have been harmed by vaccination.

A major criticism of the current scheme is its reliance on a 60% disability threshold, which can make it difficult for individuals to access compensation even if they have suffered significant harm as a result of vaccination. This has led to concerns that the system is not working effectively for Covid vaccines, and that those who are in need of support are being left behind.

In response to the report's recommendations, the government has pledged to review the scheme and ensure that it is "fit for purpose and delivered effectively". However, some have expressed disappointment with the lack of concrete action, with one campaign group calling on the government to provide a clear commitment to reform.

Ministers in England are working closely with other UK nations as well as affected individuals and their families to address concerns around vaccine injury and bereavement. This collaboration is seen as an important step towards providing greater support for those who have been harmed by vaccination, but more needs to be done to address the systemic issues that have been identified.

The UK government has acknowledged concerns over the running costs of the Covid vaccine damage payment scheme (VDPS). The scheme has incurred significant expenses, with administration costs and medical assessments totaling more than double the £32m paid out in financial support to victims since April 2022.

The VDPS has cost £83m to run since its inception. This revelation has sparked further scrutiny of the scheme's efficiency and effectiveness. Despite acknowledging concerns, the government response fell short of providing a clear timetable or certainty about what changes will be implemented.

Ministers have promised to ensure the scheme is working properly, but families affected by vaccination harm are still awaiting meaningful progress in addressing their cases.

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