6.3.3 Where claimant incapable or otherwise prevented from completing a claim

If a claimant is unable to complete the claim form because of blindness or a disability such as mental incapacity, it is appropriate to accept a claim form certified by a person acting in the interests of that person.

In such cases, the name, address and relevant relationship of the person to the client must be provided on or with the claim form.

 

 

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