Applications to the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme will close in August. The scheme, administered by the Victims’ Payments Board, can award payments ranging from £2,494 to £12,471 per annum to those eligible. The board has paid out more than £123 million to victims to date. Former Northern Ireland secretary Lord Hain encouraged potential victims to make applications. He added: “We are grateful to Lord Hain for helping raise awareness that the scheme is set to close for applications on August 30 2026 and we urge families, friends and those who may know victims of the Troubles to encourage them to apply.

Source: The Herald February 25, 2026 14:11 UTC