The Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit can support you if you suffer from an industrial disease that developed at work or whilst on an approved employment training scheme or course. There are over 70 industrial diseases that fall under this benefit, including vibration white finger, carpal tunnel syndrome, asbestosis, and occupational deafness. Depending on your perceived level of disability, you could receive between £37.72 and £188.60 per week.
To be eligible for the benefit, you must be suffering from a “prescribed industrial disease”. The BI100PD list, which you can access via the www.gov.uk website or from the Barnsley Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit office, lists over 70 of these diseases. The disease must have developed either at work or whilst on an approved employment training scheme or course, and in England, Scotland, or Wales.
The form that you need is called “BI100PD Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit for a prescribed industrial disease”. It can be found on the www.gov.uk website or you can get it from the Barnsley Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit office. Don’t forget that if you are suffering from occupational deafness, you must fill in a separate form called the “BI100D Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit for occupational deafness”.
After you have completed and signed the form, post it to the Barnsley IIDB Centre, Mail Handling Site A, Wolverhampton, WV98 1SY. Depending on which industrial disease you are suffering from, the Centre for Health and Disability Assessments (CHDA) may contact you for a face-to-face medical examination.
If you are suffering from Vibration White Finger, say that you have been exposed to excessive levels of vibration from vibrating tools used during your employment. If it’s asbestosis, say that you were exposed to high levels of asbestos during your employment because of who and what you worked with.
If you worked with noisy or vibrating tools, list them. If you carried out repetitive tasks, write them down.
Dig out old letters or payslips to find out more about your previous employers, such as their address and contact number. If you attended a hospital or clinic because of your disease, consult old referral or discharge letters to find out more information about your stay. The more details you can provide, the better.
If you are struggling with the application form, the www.gov.uk website contains helpful guidance on how to complete it. You can also call the Barnsley Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit office on 0800 121 8379.
A successful Industrial Disease Disablement Benefit application can serve as proof of your industrial disease in a claim against your employer.
If you believe you are suffering from an industrial disease, please contact our experienced team on 01429 264101 or fill in an online enquiry form and someone will be in touch.
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