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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Lizzy Buchan

DWP unveils major benefits change for thousands of dying Brits from April

Dying Brits will be able to get more of their benefits fast-tracked from next month following a change to the rules.

Ministers decided to axe the cruel "six month rule" last year, which meant terminally ill claimants had to get their GP to fill out a form confirming they were likely to die within six months to qualify for fast-tracked support.

After years of campaigning from charities and MPs, this period was changed to 12 months last April - but only for people claiming Universal Credit, and Employment and Support Allowance.

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