NASAG

Benefits

DWP benefits may be claimed in the form of periodical and lump-sum payments.

You can check which benefits you may be entitled to on our benefits page which gives a comprehensive guide to all Government benefits with a direct link to the DWP website.

Pneumoconiosis Workers Compensation 1979 Act

 

NASAG is also experienced at helping make a claim through the Government funded Workers Compensation Act 1979 sometimes referred to as the Pneumoconiosis compensation scheme.

 

The amount of compensation paid under this scheme is assessed on a sliding scale based on age and degree of disability. For example a younger man will receive a higher payment than someone who is older for the same degree of asbestos related disability.

 

This Act was introduced to provide compensation for sufferers (or their dependants) of certain dust-related diseases.

 

You or your defendants must be UNABLE to claim damages from the employer or employers, where the dust exposure, which caused the disease occurred. This maybe, as they have now gone out of business or there is no realistic chance of perusing a claim through the Courts.
 

Who Can Apply?
 

Sufferers of certain industrial diseases caused by dust, irrespective of industry. It should also be noted that, if a suffer has died, this benefit is also available to a dependent of a sufferer by means of a Posthumous claim.

The Following Diseases are covered:

Diffuse Mesothelioma (asbestos related cancer)
Pneumoconiosis (Which includes asbestosis, Silicosis and caolinosis)
Diffuse Pleural Thickening (asbestos related)

Primary Carcinoma of the lung (only if accompanied by asbestosis or diffuse pleural thickening)
Byssinosis (associated with cotton dust exposure)


Conditions of Entitlement

Sufferers should normally be in receipt of IIDB in respect of one of the above. Dependants can claim IIDB posthumously, but there are time limits for making posthumous claims (12 months from date of death)

The DWP have however informed RASAG, That they will accept a claim if IIDB has not yet been claimed or granted. A Claim form can be obtained by calling either RASAG or the DWP Free phone number below. Should you be in any doubt please feel free to e-mail the group.

You should claim under the Pneumoconiosis Workers Compensation Act, if the Employers who caused or contributed towards your disease, has ceased to carry on business or if they are still trading, and there is no realistic chance of obtaining damages.

The sufferer or dependants MUST NOT have been awarded damages in relation to the disease, through the courts as a settlement.

It should be noted that this form of compensation can be claimed even if the person affected has since Emigrated to another country.

The Main Office for dealing with all UK Claims

Department Of Social Security

Pneumoconiosis Payment
Phoenix House
Stephen Street
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 1ZA


freephone 0800 279 2322