David Lammy says death of uncle was ‘lowest moment’ of lockdown
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David Lammy says death of uncle was ‘lowest moment’ of lockdown
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Charities in NI demand reform of benefit laws for dying people
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More than 25 health charities and welfare advice groups have warned that dying people in Northern Ireland are ‘falling through the cracks’ in the welfare system and are calling on Stormont to reform ‘cruel’ benefit laws for terminally ill people.
MP’s plea on final day of Parliament to fix benefit system for the dying
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In Parliament today, Jessica Morden MP will make a plea to the UK Government to fix the benefits system for terminally ill people.
Marie Curie comment on Welsh Government pausing shielding
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Marie Curie comment on the Welsh Government announcement that shielding will be paused in Wales from August 16
Over three thousand deaths mark grim anniversary of absent DWP benefits review for terminally ill
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Today marks a full year that terminally ill people have been waiting for a review to be published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on how they access benefits.
Comment on ONS data showing the number of homeless people who have died from coronavirus
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Dr Briony Hudson, Senior Research Manager at Marie Curie comments on ONS figures released on Friday 10th July showing the number of identified deaths involving the coronavirus (COVID-19) of people who were homeless.
Over three thousand deaths mark grim anniversary of absent DWP benefits review for terminally ill
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Over three thousand deaths mark grim anniversary of absent DWP benefits review for terminally ill - Charities demand a deadline for publication - Drawn out review is causing unnecessary hardship for terminally ill - Current benefits system for the dying is “heart-breaking” says actor Jim Carter - Scotland and Nort
Successful High Court challenge on terminal illness definition in NI
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Marie Curie has warmly welcomed a successful High Court challenge to the legal definition of terminal illness in Northern Ireland benefits law. The current definition states that a dying person can only apply for fast-track access to welfare benefits like Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Employment and Support
Marie Curie announces plans for a day to reflect
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One million bereaved - Marie Curie announces plans for a day to reflect
Marie Curie responds to research suggesting coronavirus could cause 35,000 extra UK cancer deaths
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Dr Sarah Holmes response to research suggesting coronavirus could cause 35,000 extra UK cancer deaths
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