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Guidance on the different types of compensation within the justice system.

• Updated: 22 December 2022

A guide to applying for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.

• Updated: 1 May 2025

A Vaccine Damage Payment is a one-off tax-free payment of £120,000 if you're severely disabled as a result of vaccination against certain diseases - what you'll get, eligibility and applying.

• Overview

  If you’re severely disabled as a result of a vaccination against certain…

• Eligibility

  You could get a payment if you’re severely disabled and your disability…

• How you're paid

  You’ll get paid directly if you’re over 18 and can manage your own…

• How to claim

  You can apply online or fill in and post a paper form. Claim for a Vaccine…

• If you disagree with a decision

  You can challenge a decision about your Vaccine Damage Payment claim. This…

How to claim compensation if you've been seriously injured in a violent crime using the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme.

How to get compensation if you've been injured as a result of an accident or injury when someone else is to blame.

Compensation schemes you can apply to if you've been injured or became ill while serving in the armed forces - who can claim, how to claim, how long it takes, complaining about decisions

Disputes with neighbours - noisy neighbours, barking dogs, statutory nuisances, high hedges, mediation and when your council can step in

Tax and reporting rules for employers providing compensation for injuries at work

Compensation for terrorist attacks abroad - eligibility, acts of terrorism covered, application form, helpline

A compensation scheme for UK serving and former service personnel injured as a result of their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.

• Updated: 7 November 2022