Improving access to financial support for heart failure patients: understanding the claims process and the doctors’ role

November 2007    Volume 14, Issue 5   Br J Cardiol 2007;14:275-79

Authors:
Christopher Ward

Many heart failure patients are eligible to receive financial support (Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance) because of their impaired mobility. Those with a very limited prognosis can gain rapid access to these benefits by claiming under ‘special rules’ with the support of a report (DS 1500) from their doctor.

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