This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Compensation for death in service of NHS / key workers with Covid-19
Families of NHS healthcare staff and other keyworkers who have been exposed to Covid-19 patients and have died with a Covid-19 infection while in service should receive a compensation of at least 2 annual salaries and a monthly widow pension of at least 50% of the accrued pension of the deceased.
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This should apply, even if the deceased person was not a fully registered member of the NHS pension scheme, or if the deceased was retired and has returned to the NHS / workplace due to the Covid crisis.
This should not only apply to NHS workers, but also to other keyworkers who have been exposed to patients with a Covid-19 infection (e.g. carers in care homes or nurseries).
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You may wish to sign some of these petitions:
Fund increased death in service benefits for NHS staff who die during Covid-19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307592
Provide financial security and compensation to the families of keyworker victims: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/315685
Provide pensions to all who lose their husband, wife or partner during Covid-19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/311355
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