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Pneumoconiosis, Byssinosis & Misc. Disease Scheme Benefits

Tax-free benefits for people suffering from industrial diseases attributable to employment which ended before 5 July 1948. The rates payable depend on the level of disablement.

Who is entitled?

A person who contracted pneumoconiosis, byssinosis, or certain other diseases as a result of employment in Great Britain or Northern Ireland before 5 July 1948 - and who did not receive Workmen's Compensation Industrial Injuries Benefits or damages for the disease.

How to claim

Form PN3A (claim form) and PN notes are separate and held by Industrial Injuries Branch. When PN3A is completed return to Industrial Injuries Branch.

How long can it be paid for?

Usually for life.

Rates of Pneumoconiosis, Byssinosis & Misc. Disease Scheme Benefits

Effective from 5 April 2010

  • £150.50 - total disablement allowance and major incapacity allowance (maximum).
  • £55.55 - partial disablement allowance. The amount payable depends on the extent of the disability.

Extra cash help could be available for dependants. They may also receive:

  • Unemployability Supplement or
  • Constant Attendance Allowance and
  • Exceptionally Severe Disablement Allowance

A lump sum of up to £300 could be payable to a person who is a dependant of someone who died as a result of these diseases.

Other information

If the customer contracted Pneumoconiosis, Byssinosis or certain other diseases after 4 July 1948 they can claim Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.

Customers who receive Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit for certain dust related diseases may be able to obtain another one-off lump sum payment from Industrial Injuries Branch under the Pneumoconiosis Etc. (Workers Compensation) (NI) Order 1979.or The Mesothelioma Etc act (NI) 2008