Guidance

Special Rules for end of life benefits (SREL)

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released an online service for the SR1 form.

Healthcare professionals can support a patient’s benefit claim made with the Special Rules by completing an SR1 form. Once submitted, this tells DWP that a patient might be eligible for financial support as they may have less than 12 months to live.

The service aims to:

  • Support GPs to complete and submit the form by providing an online option to current paper and email processes
  • remove the need to create usernames and passwords
  • allow completed forms to be downloaded and saved
  • reduce time to complete a form with the ability to skip optional questions
  • include clear and relevant guidance for specific questions
  • increase the accessibility for people who use assistive technology to complete tasks

If you have any questions or problems using the service, email DWP at online.sr1@dwp.gov.uk

Access healthcare professional resources for the Special Rules for end of life

First Published
12 March 2025
Updated On
12 March 2025
Due to be Reviewed
12 March 2027
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