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Disability & Work Health

Vaccine Damage Payment

A single tax-free lump sum payment for individuals who have been severely disabled as a result of a vaccination against certain specified diseases in the UK.

Who it's for

Disability & Work Health

Typical Weekly Amount

One-off tax-free lump sum payment of £120,000

Administered By

NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA)

Eligibility Criteria

Tick off each condition below. You'll usually need to meet all of them to qualify.

Step-by-Step: How to Apply

  1. 1

    Apply online via the NHSBSA Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme portal or download a claim form.

  2. 2

    Provide medical history details and grant NHSBSA access to your medical records for independent evaluation.

  3. 3

    Medical assessors evaluate causation and level of disablement before deciding on the £120,000 lump sum award.

Local council top-up

Consult local council adult social care and disability support services

The £120,000 lump sum is tax-free and can be placed into a personal injury trust to protect entitlement to local council means-tested care and housing support.