Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Update Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme to reflect inflation and disability costs
Closed
173 signatures
What the petition asks
Increase the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS) payment, last set at £120,000 in 2007, to reflect inflation and the real cost of living with severe vaccine injury, and ensure it is reviewed regularly to remain fair and up to date.
We believe that payments must increase beyond inflation, and that the amount should be set to cover the lifelong care, loss of income, and ongoing expenses faced by those living with 60% or greater disability. Regular reviews should ensure future fairness and adequacy.
Timeline
| 14 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 May 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
173
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
14 Nov 2025
Closed
14 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.