From 6 April 2017 we replaced the previous suite of bereavement benefits, which included bereavement allowance, with a single benefit known as Bereavement Support Payment.<\/p>
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The Department has worked with funeral directors, Registrars and voluntary groups to ensure that bereaved people are fully informed of the action to take following a death. Further information about the benefits to which they are entitled and how to claim them can be found on the government services and information website at www.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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<\/p><\/td> | Last 18 Months<\/p><\/td> | October 2018<\/p><\/td><\/tr> |
National DLA Adult<\/p><\/td> | 00:03:26<\/p><\/td> | 00:04:51<\/p><\/td><\/tr> |
Employment and Support Allowance Enquiry<\/p><\/td> | 00:15:19<\/p><\/td> | 00:11:30<\/p><\/td><\/tr> |
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Income Support Enquiry<\/p><\/td> | 00:08:38<\/p><\/td> | 00:11:07<\/p><\/td><\/tr> |
Jobcentre Enquiry Line<\/p><\/td> | 00:06:05<\/p><\/td> | 00:04:48<\/p><\/td><\/tr> |
Personal Independence Payment<\/p><\/td> | 00:05:31<\/p><\/td> | 00:06:46<\/p><\/td><\/tr> |
Universal Credit Live Service<\/p><\/td> | 00:09:17<\/p><\/td> | 00:16:26<\/p><\/td><\/tr> |
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