Mum's Plea: Bereavement Support Payment 'Not Enough'

A Basford mum, Jo Sharp, shares her struggles with the Bereavement Support Payment after her partners death, highlighting its insufficiency and urging for reform. The old system, Widowed Parents Allowance, offered more substantial support, but the new system provides a single payment of $3,500, followed by 18 monthly payments of $350. Jo emphasizes the emotional toll and the need for better support during bereavement. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5c3c18bd1406d7e4