Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 37253
Social Security Benefits: Terminal Illnesses
Tabled: 11 March 2025
Answered: 17 March 2025
Named DayQuestion
Dr Caroline Johnson
Conservative — Sleaford and North Hykeham
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people claiming benefits under special rules with a form SR1 have been claiming for (a) more than 12 months and (b) less than 12 months.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe Department supports people nearing the end of life through special benefit rules – called the Special Rules for End of Life (SREL). These enable people who are nearing the end of their lives to get faster, easier access to certain benefits, without ne...
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