PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
NHS and Social Care Coronavirus Life Assurance Scheme 2020 (12 May 2020)
Question Asked
Asked by:
James Murray (Labour)
Answer
The new life assurance scheme announced on 27th April covers frontline NHS and social care workers who die from coronavirus. This recognises the increased risks faced by these staff during the course of their essential and lifesaving work during the crisis, and the need to encourage retired doctors and nurses to fill staff shortages and boost service capacity.
It pays a £60k tax-free lump sum where staff die as a result of coronavirus and had been recently working in frontline roles and locations where personal care is provided to individuals who have contracted coronavirus.
The government will continue to review the support provided to key workers on the front-line.
Answered by:
Steve Barclay (Conservative)
18 May 2020
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