Financial matters may be at the forefront of the thoughts of some palliative care patients, but it is often the last thing thought about. The following is not exhaustive but is a list of financial issues to be considered.
- For those patients who, unfortunately, are expected to have less than six months to live, they may automatically qualify for Personal Independence Payment and Employment and Support Allowance (if they are under 65), or Attendance Allowance (if they are over 65).
- The patient does not need to know a claim has been made – a DS1500 form can be supplied with most claim forms, with a box to indicate the person is claiming “Under Special Rules” or that a claim is being made on their behalf.
- The appropriate action is to suggest a referral to an appropriate service for Bill, and to make a referral with his consent.
- The financial support provided may enable Bill to address his decline in function and inability to see to ADL’s by directing his financial support as he wishes.
Page last reviewed: 29 Jul 2020
