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This is a victory for the hundreds of campaigners across the country who have worked tirelessly alongside the MND Association urging the Government to change the rules. “The MND Association is pleased the Government has listened to the voices of terminally ill people and announced it will scrap the 6-month rule. The two charities have also said they will closely monitor the impact of the changes once they are made to ensure they make a positive impact to people with terminal illnesses. While welcoming the reform as a step forward, both the MNDA and Marie Curie are urging the Government to change the law at the earliest opportunity, as the DWP's own data shows that as many as ten people a day are dying while waiting for a decision on their benefit claim. It follows a DWP evaluation which heard the views of people nearing the end of their lives, their families and friends, the organisations supporting them and the clinicians involved in their care. Ministers plan to implement the 12-month end-of-life approach across five DWP benefits, beginning with Universal Credit and ESA next year and AA, DLA and PIP when parliamentary time allows. Under the updated rules, clinicians still have discretion and will be supported by a realistic and straightforward definition, which aligns with current NHS practice. We have carefully considered the best approach and I am grateful to everyone who has contributed to our work in reaching this outcome.” The new 12-month approach will ensure people get the financial help they need as quickly as possible in the most challenging of times. “Being diagnosed with a terminal illness is devastating and this change will increase much needed support for people who are nearing the end of their lives. The move is aimed at ensuring 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. The Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson has announced 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.
#Everyone has a story to scrap series#
This is the 8th in my limited “Scrap Your Stories” series & it focuses on our life as a homemaker.In response to the Scrap 6 Months campaign led by the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) and Marie Curie, the Government has pledged to make it easier for people with a terminal illness to claim benefits using the Special Rules for Terminal Illness. These kits will always be 50% off Friday-Monday, when they release. Check back each month to see the new kit and theme.
#Everyone has a story to scrap plus#
On the 4th Friday of the month, I will be releasing a 12 page, (10 pages, plus front and back cover) Photo Album Template using that month’s kit, which is a super easy way for you to get started sharing your story, if it just feels overwhelming to you. These kits are made with lots of prompts and unique elements to help you tell your story. This year, I have started a series and will release a new kit on the 3rd Friday of every month. Have you told yours? Scrapbooking is a great way to tell your story for future generations.