Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 2220

Bereavement Support Payment

Tabled: 29 July 2024

Answered: 4 September 2024

Question

Jim Allister

Traditional Unionist Voice — North Antrim

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will take steps to (a) extend the duration of Bereavement Support Payments and (b) update those payments in line with inflation.

Answer

Andrew Western

Bereavement Support Payment (BSP) helps people through the immediate period following a bereavement by way of an initial lump sum followed by up to 18 monthly instalments. Where longer-term financial support is needed, benefits such as Universal Credit ha...

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