Written question asked by Emma Lewell (Labour) on Friday, 2 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 September 2022 (named day). It was answered by Julie Marson (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 September 2022 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Social Security Benefits: Terminal Illnesses

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the cost of DS1500 forms is for patients; and from where patients can obtain that form.

Answer: Most claims made under the Special Rules for End of Life (SREL) are supported by a short medical evidence form, called either the SR1 or DS1500, completed by a clinician who is involved in their care. People nearing the end of their life are not required to pay for these forms or for their clinician to fill them out on their behalf. Patients can request one free of charge from a registered clinician such as a GP, hospital consultant, hospice doctor or a senior nurse involved in their care.

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