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DS 1500 –Form for patients who are terminally ill ( with cancer and other progressive life limiting conditions ) to rapidly access benefits as UC ( Universal credit ) , ESA ( Employment support allowance ) ,PIP ( Personal Independence Payment ) , DLA ( Disability Living Allowance ) or AA ( Attendance Allowance ) under what the DWP calls “Special Rules”
Special rules mean the person does not have to prove how much care they need , attend for an interview or complete a lengthy form/process . Claims are dealt on a priority basis and higher rate of benefits are granted immediately
Terminally ill patients who are suffering from a progressive disease and death as a consequence can reasonably expected within 6 months. DS1500 can be requested by patients or their representatives.Patient condition Clinical findings Treatment Date of diagnosis
Ring iON contact center on 0845 850 0475 Fax on a headed notepaper to 0845 850 0479 e-mail ion-pass@xerox.com Can be completed online Fast and saves time NHS Smartcard needed to access the service Click on Launch Digital DS1500 Service and submit online
Complete electronically and submit by using the NHSmail system DWP can provide an electronic PDF version of the DS 1500 form and fee form. Following information would be needed Your NHS.net e-mail address or addresses Your surgery/hospital/office postal address and telephone number A list of medical professionals using the same NHS.net e-mail address who complete the DS1500 and/or DS1500 fee form Please advise where you require the DS1500 and DS1500 fee form, or the DS1500 ONLY Send these details to:- PIP.E-DS1500@DWP.GSI.GOV.UK
Links and Resources
Citizens Advice – information for patients on DS1500 form https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/attendance-allowance/claiming-attendance-allowance/claiming-attendance-allowance-terminally-ill/
DWP – Medical reports – A guide to completion ( includes a section on DS 1500 ) https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/827128/medical-reports-completion-guidance.pdf
Marie Curie has a useful section for benefits for people with a terminal illness https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/benefits-entitlements/benefits-social-care-system/special-rules
Reference
- DWP factual medical reports : guidance for healthcare professionals accessed via https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dwp-factual-medical-reports-guidance-for-healthcare-professionals
- Suffolk County Council DS 1500 Explained