Workers injured at work could claim £225 a week from government

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This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info × Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice Workers nationwide who have suffered an accident at work could be entitled to more than £225 per week. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offers the Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB), aimed at supporting workers who have become ill or disabled due to a workplace accident or disease or while on an approved employment training scheme or course.

The amount a worker receives from the benefit is determined by an assessment from a medical advisor. This professional will rate the level of disability the worker has, ranging from 1 to 100 per cent. The benefit will pay varying amounts based on the following disablement percentage reports the Manchester Evening News : 20% - £45.

06 30% - £67.59 40% - £90.12 50% - £112.

65 60% - £135.18 70% - £157.71 80% - £180.

24 90% - £202.77 100% - £225.30 Who is eligible for IIDB? You can apply for IIDB if you have experienced an accident or disease at work.

However, certain criteria must be met in each of these categories. Accidents: To qualify, the accident you experienced at work must have occurred while you were employed, were on an approved employment training scheme or course, and it happened in England, Scotland or Wales. Diseases: IIDB covers over 70 diseases that qualify for the benefit.

deafness chronic bronchitis or emphysema - also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Dupuytren’s contracture asthma prescribed disease A11 (previously known as vibration white finger) osteoarthritis of the knee in coal miners pneumoconiosis (including silicosis and asbestosis) A full list of illnesses covered can be found here. How to apply for IIDB To apply for IIDB, you'll need to complete either a Bl100A form for an accident or a BL100PD form for diseases. You can print this form online or request it from the Barnsley Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit centre by calling 0800 121 8379.

After sending off the form, your provided information will be assessed. In some instances, you may need to undergo a face-to-face medical assessment to advance your claim. If this is necessary, the Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS) will get in touch with you to arrange an appointment that you must attend.

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