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BBC Health 📅 11 Sep 2026 ⏱ 1 min read Infectious Disease

Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims

The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.

ClinicaliQ Brief
  • The Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme's administrative costs (£83m) now exceed compensation paid to victims, raising questions about scheme efficiency and resource allocation
  • Medical assessment and administration expenses have more than doubled, suggesting significant overhead in processing vaccine injury claims
  • The disparity between operational costs and victim payouts warrants review of scheme processes to ensure funds are directed toward those harmed rather than bureaucracy
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The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.

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