Changes to Special Rules for End of Life | Primary care latest updates

Many of you will already be aware of the changes to the special rules for end of life that have been implemented from 3^rd April, but please see below for a release from the DWP regarding the final stage of extending the eligibility criteria for PIP, DLA and AA:
 

• The Special Rules provide people nearing the end of life with faster and easier access to some benefits 
   
• On 3rd April 2023, improvements to the Special Rules criteria have brought Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance (AA) in line with previous changes made to Universal Credit (UC) and Employment Support Allowance (ESA) in April 2022
   
• Therefore, individuals who are likely to have less than 12 months to live can now claim PIP, DLA, AA, UC and ESA via the Special Rules
   
• Clinicians, such as a GP, consultant, hospice doctor or senior specialist nurse, can be asked to provide medical evidence on an SR1 form to support benefit claims made via the Special Rules process (the SR1 form has replaced the DS1500, please destroy all copies of the DS1500) 
   

For more information about the Special Rules, obtaining an SR1 form and for guidance about providing medical evidence, please go to www.gov.uk/dwp/special-rules.