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Mum claimed £9,800 from DWP after being denied bereavement support

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A mum who was initially denied bereavement support is now receiving £9,800 due to a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rule change.

Kathy Ford, 50, was not eligible for financial support when her partner of almost 20 years died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 57 in 2018.

This is because the couple were not married. However, a change in bereavement support for cohabiting parents means she was able to backdate her claim.

It comes after the DWP announced an extension to Bereavement Payment Support for cohabiting parents which allowed thousands who previously missed out to make a claim, the Mirror reports. Try MEN Premium now for FREE...

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