A rule change from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) today will enable struggling claimants who are in desperate need of financial assistance to crucially access benefits in a speedier fashion. The change means that people in their final year of life can receive Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance six months earlier than the prior timeframe.
Announcing the changes are now in place, the DWP confirmed that as of today that special regulations with regards to 'End of Life' have seen a major revamp. Previously, those with medical evidence showing that they were in their final six months of life were able to claim both benefits, but the new ruling doubles this time period to 12 months.
Those eligible will also no longer be subject to an in-person assessment, and the majority of cases will receive the highest rate of benefit available - Birmingham Live reports.
