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UIN 118958

Bereavement Support Payment

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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9 March 2026

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17 March 2026 · Answer

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17 March 2026

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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of Bereavement Support Payment for widows and widowers raising dependent children; and what steps he is taking to provide longer-term support for

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  1. 9 March 2026

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of Bereavement Support Payment for widows and widowers raising dependent children; and what steps he is taking to provide longer-term support for

    Source: Commons

  2. 17 March 2026

    Answer

    Bereavement Support Payment (BSP) aims to provide support during the acute period following a bereavement by way of an initial lump sum followed by up to 18 monthly instalments with a higher amount paid for those with children. Where longer-term financial...

    Source: Written answer

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