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Families of NHS and social care frontline staff who die from Coronavirus to receive life assurance payment of £60,000

Matt Hancock, Health secretary, has announced a life assurance scheme for staff who are performing vital frontline NHS or social care work during the coronavirus pandemic, in recognition of the increased risks they face. A lump sum payment will be made to the deceased’s estate of £60,000 if they met the qualifying work-related criteria. The…