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Benefit take-up in the last year of life: a population-based study using linked data for England and Wales

2026-04-11

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<h4>Context</h4> In the UK, and in other countries, people living with a terminal illness are eligible for financial support to help with the costs of serious illness and to support their dignity and independence. This study investigates the take-up of benefits in the last year of life and identifies sociodemographic, clinical, and geographical factors associated with underclaiming. <h4>Methods</h4> Retrospectiv...

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10.64898/2026.04.10.26350614
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