英国审查临终福利规则，将资格扩大到 6 个月预后之外。 UK reviews end-of-life benefits rules, expanding eligibility beyond 6-month prognosis.

联合王国的工作和养恤金部正在审查其《生命结束津贴特别规则》,该特别规则规定,在没有医疗评估或预期生活不到12个月的人的等待期的情况下,快速发放5项主要津贴。 The UK’s Department for Work and Pensions is reviewing its Special Rules for End of Life benefits, which fast-track five major benefits without medical assessments or waiting periods for those expected to live less than 12 months. 这些规则于2023年更新,以扩大资格范围,超过六个月的预测,要求有医疗确认表,目的是减少行政负担。 The rules, updated in 2023 to expand eligibility beyond a six-month prognosis, require a medical confirmation form and aim to reduce administrative burdens. DWP 表示，在工党议员呼吁进行评估后，它仍然致力于改善准入和效率。 The DWP says it remains committed to improving access and efficiency, following calls for assessment from Labour MPs.