Those permanently physically or psychologically disabled due to an injury related to the Troubles/conflict, may be eligible for a payment under the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme (TPDPS).
The scheme is intended to recognise the impact of permanent physical or psychological disablement caused by Troubles-related incidents in the UK or Europe between 1 January 1966 and 12 April 2010. The financial support on offer can range from £2,494 to £12,471 per year and is determined by the level of permanent disablement.
Living with a permanent disablement can have a huge impact on family and loved ones. The scheme recognises that coping with serious injuries can take a financial toll on individuals and their families, and payments can help with these costs.
The scheme will close to new applications 30th August 2026.
The Executive Office Committee is urging anyone eligible to apply ‘as soon as possible’ to the scheme – before it closes next year.
Paula Bradshaw MLA, Chair of the Executive Office Committee:
“I am calling on anyone who thinks they – or a loved one – might be eligible for the scheme to find out more and submit an application as soon as they can. This will allow adequate time for their claim to be processed before the closing date.”
The Victims’ Payments Board manages the scheme and applications can be made using the online portal on its website or by downloading an application form.
VSS supports over 50 staff across 5 community partner organisations to help victims and survivors with their TPDPS applications to the Victims’ Payments Board, and with appeals.
The scheme will close 30th August 2026.
For more information about the scheme please visit The Victims’ Payment Board or if you would like to speak to one of our staff call us on 028 9027 9100.
Alternatively, if you would like support with an application you can contact one of our community partners –
ASHTON COMMUNITY TRUST – BRIDGE OF HOPE
Belfast
028 9543 8707; 028 9022 1022
THE ELY CENTRE LTD
Fermanagh, Omagh, Craigavon, Dungannon & South Tyrone
028 6632 0977
RELATIVES FOR JUSTICE (RFJ)
Throughout Ireland
028 9062 7171
adminrfj@relativesforjustice.com
andree@relativesforjustice.com
SEFF
Across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and GB
028 6772 3884; 028 6772 2242
WAVE TRAUMA CENTRE
Across Northern Ireland
028 9077 9922