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Pneumoconiosis etc (Workers’ Compensation) Act 1979

This is a government run scheme which makes a one off payment to people suffering with asbestos diseases and their dependants. It is available for those sufferers whose employer has gone out of business or their insurers are untraceable.

You can apply for a payment under this scheme if you suffer with one of the following diseases:

 

• diffuse mesothelioma

• pneumoconiosis (including asbestosis, silicosis and kaolinosis)

• diffuse pleural thickening

• primary carcinoma of the lung if accompanied by asbestosis or diffuse pleural thickening

• byssinosis

 

If the sufferer has died their dependants can make a claim.

In order to make a claim for this payment you must have applied for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit. However do not wait to for the decision if your IIDB claim is pending, you should make your application as soon as possible.

If you think you may be entitled to a payment under this scheme contact:

Pneumoconiosis Workers’ Compensation

JobCentre Plus

Barrow IIDB Centre

Pittman Way

Preston

PR11 2AB

Telephone:      0800 279 2322

Alternatively contact us on 0800 058 2737 and ask to speak to a member of the Industrial Disease Department who will be happy to help.

 

Useful Links

 

For more information and advice click on one of links below:

 

British Lung Foundation	The British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity working for everyone affected by lung disease. For help and advice on diseases such as Mesothelioma and Asbestos Lunch Cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support	Provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care
Mesothelioma UK	Funded by Macmillan Cancer Relief provides info & resources for patients and families including causes, diagnosis, treatment options and clinical trials.
MyWavelength.com	Get help & advice from like minded people.
June Hancock Research Fund	Charity in memory of June Hancock also providing help & advice.
Oliver & Co Solicitors	Our company website.