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Fast-tracked access to benefits for people with terminal illness expanded

Changes announced in July 2021, confirmed that the current Special Rules for Terminal Illness which fast-track benefit applications for those with a terminal diagnosis of six months, is to be replaced with a new 12-month, end of life definition. The move will ensure that people in the final year of their life will receive vital financial support quicker than they can do at present and at the highest rate through revised Special Rules. We warmly welcome Ed Manning as the new Digital Lead in the National PEoLC Team.