Compensation for Work-Related Dust Diseases

From 28th May 2006 responsibility for the administration of the Pneumoconiosis Etc., (Workers' Compensation) Scheme in Northern Ireland transferred to the Social Security Agency.

For an application form or for further information and advice relating to the Scheme you should contact:

Social Security Agency
Industrial Injuries Branch
Castle Court
Royal Avenue
BELFAST
BT1 1UD
Tel: 028 9033 6000
Email: ann.meeke@nissa.gsi.gov.uk

Benefit Information

General Social Security benefits information is available from the Social Security Agency - industrial injuries information is contained in the leaflet SD6, SD7 & DB1 if disabled because of a disease or deafness caused by work.

Social Security Agency -

GB Scheme

A similar scheme is administered by Jobcentreplus, part of the Department for Work & Pensions under the Pneumoconiosis Etc., (Workers' Compensation) Act 1979. Their FREEPHONE INFORMATION LINE is: 0800 2792322
Additional contact details for Jobcentreplus are:

Barrow Industrial Injuries Benefit Delivery Centre
PWC Team
Jobcentre Plus
Barrow IIDB Centre
Pittman Way
Preston
PR11 2AB

Telephone: 0800 279 2322
A textphone service is available if you have a speech or hearing impairment.
Textphone: 01977 464144

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