Social Security Help
A claim should be made within three months after death but it is advisable to lodge the claim as soon as possible even if all the documents are not available. Any payment from the fund will normally be paid within ten days and is usually a Giro.
The Social Fund payment is not part of deceased person's estate and therefore is not liable for estate duty. Any funeral payment which is made can be recovered by the DWP should funds become available from the deceased estate.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The Department of Works and Pensions, Crown House, The Brook,
Chatham, Kent ME4 4LQ.
Telephone: Medway 01634 810200
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 4.30pm.
or
www.dwp.gov.uk
