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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Lizzy Buchan

HISTORICAL FACTS: Dwp unveils major benefits change for thousands of dying brits from april - The Untold Story

Dying Brits will be able to get more of their benefits fast-tracked from next month following a change to the rules.

Ministers decided to axe the cruel "six month rule" last year, which meant terminally ill claimants had to get their GP to fill out a form confirming they were likely to die within six months to qualify for fast-tracked support.

After years of campaigning from charities and MPs, this period was changed to 12 months last April - but only for people claiming Universal Credit, and Employment and Support Allowance.

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