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Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme: Coronavirus

Asked by Sir Christopher ChopeConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 20 June 2025UIN 58911

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his Department's of 3 June 2025, what options his Department is considering for (a) reform of the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme reform and (b) the situation of those (i) injured or (ii) bereaved as a result of Covid-19 vaccines.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

The Government recognises how difficult it is for those individuals who have sadly experienced harm following vaccination. Ministers are considering several options covering both potential reforms to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme, and the situation of those who have suffered harm following COVID-19 vaccination.

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