Compensation for Work-Related Dust Diseases
From 28th May 2006 responsibility for the administration of the Pneumoconiosis Etc., (Workers' Compensation) Scheme in Norther 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 AgencyIndustrial 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.
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:
Phoenix House
Stephen Street
Barrow-In-Furness
LA14 1BY
Tel: 01229 842700
Or alternatively visit
Job Centre Plus