LRD guides and handbook June 2020

State support and coronavirus - a trade union guide

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Chapter 5

5: Help if your husband, wife or civil partner dies: Bereavement Support Payment

[ch 5: page 47]

By early June, the number of officially registered COVID-related deaths had passed 50,000 in the UK, and, although the majority of those dying from the virus were older, around 10% were under 65. You may be entitled to some financial support if your husband, wife or civil partner dies. The most important potential payment is the Bereavement Support Payment.


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