The federal government has been accused of making a 'two tier welfare system' for individuals who have terminal sicknesses by two charities.A overv
The federal government has been accused of making a ‘two tier welfare system’ for individuals who have terminal sicknesses by two charities.
A overview of guidelines which fast-track entry to advantages for individuals who solely have six months or much less to reside was launched two years in the past in England and Wales however has not been printed. Scotland and Northern Eire have taken steps to scrap the rule.
Marie Curie and the MND Affiliation say the distinction between their areas results in “a two-tier system”.
A spokesperson from the Division of Work and Pensions informed BBC Information: “We’re dedicated to supporting individuals nearing the tip of their lives. Our precedence is coping with individuals’s claims shortly and compassionately, which we’ve continued to do all through the pandemic.”
However the BBC has heard from terminally in poor health individuals who had their funds decreased when their incapacity allowance was moved to Private Independence Funds.