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Robin Swann increases contaminated blood payments – BBC News
Payments to NI contaminated blood victims are to be brought in line with those in England.
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Health Minsiter Robin Swann has committed to increased payments for victims of the contaminated blood scandal
Northern Ireland victims of the contaminated blood scandal are set to see financial support to them increased to match payments made in England.
Victims in Northern Ireland have previously received less than those in England, Scotland and Wales.
Health Minister Robin Swann confirmed annual payments would now range from £18,745 to just under £45,000.
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