The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that thousands more people nearing the end of their lives will get fast-tracked access to financial support through the benefits system thanks to legislation coming into effect on Monday, April 3.
The changes will mean people who are thought to be in their final year of life will be able to receive vital financial support through the ‘Special Rules’ six months earlier than they were able to previously. Those who are eligible will not be required to attend a medical assessment, and in the majority of cases, they will receive the highest rate of benefits.
The change will apply to Personal Independent Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance (AA). This follows the same changes that were put in place for Universal Credit (UC) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) in April 2022.
