
Reform Bereavement Support Payment so families with and without dependent children receive help beyond 18 months, with annual uprating to reflect cost of living.
Pat McFadden
Work & Pensions Secretary
Expand eligibility for bereavement damages to adult children
Allow spouses to receive 3 years worth of their deceased partner’s state pension
Parental Bereavement Legislation on par with UK Maternity/Paternity Legislation
Create a legal entitlement to two weeks’ paid bereavement leave for employees
8 week benefit transition period for working people in supported accommodation
Reform Bereavement Support Payment so families with and without dependent children receive help beyond 18 months, with annual uprating to reflect cost of living.
Expand eligibility for bereavement damages to adult children
Allow spouses to receive 3 years worth of their deceased partner’s state pension
Parental Bereavement Legislation on par with UK Maternity/Paternity Legislation
Create a legal entitlement to two weeks’ paid bereavement leave for employees
8 week benefit transition period for working people in supported accommodation