Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme Oversight Committee
The Oversight Committee provides an independent view of how the DMPS is operating and the applicant experience.
People who have been diagnosed with the asbestos related disease, diffuse mesothelioma, may be able to get payments through the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS).
The Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme Oversight Committee helps the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) monitor the scheme.
The committee:
- provides a stakeholder view on the scheme
- makes recommendations on how to improve the process where appropriate
- ensures that eligible people are receiving payments through a reasonable and efficient process
- informs DWP about any potential problems so they can be dealt with at the earliest opportunity
Terms of reference
Membership
The committee consists of members from relevant interest groups with knowledge of diffuse mesothelioma. Current members are:
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Baroness Rita Donaghy – Chair
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Shelly Asquith – Trade Union Congress
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David Ellis – Asbestos Victim Support Group
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Laurence Besemer – Forum of Insurance Lawyers
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Richard Thompson – Zurich Commercial Insurance – Occupational Disease Claims Unit
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Kevin Johnson – Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
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Stephen Glynn – Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
With effect from 31st March 2023, Rob Rayner representing the Asbestos Victim Support Group, will replace Joanne Gordon.
With effect from 31st January 2023, Stephen Glynn and Kevin Johnson representing the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, will replace Neil McKinley.
Minutes
