Overview 

You may be able to get a payment if you’ve been diagnosed with the asbestos-related disease, diffuse mesothelioma.  

There are 2 types of payment you can claim for:  

• diffuse mesothelioma payments (the ‘2008 scheme’)  

• the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS) 

You can claim DMPS if you cannot find the employer responsible for your contact with asbestos, or their insurer. 

See also: 

• What you'll get 
• Eligibility 
• Payments for dependants 
• How to claim