Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 119357
Bereavement Support Payment
Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026
Question
Nigel Huddleston
Conservative — Droitwich and Evesham
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he is considering extending the duration of Bereavement Support Payment from 18 months to a longer period.
Answer
Andrew WesternBereavement Support Payment aims to provide support during the acute 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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