FAMILIES of miners who had vibration-related diseases are being urged to seek compensation and take note of the deadline extension for posthumous claims.
The Government is compensating many former mineworkers with Vibration White Finger and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
The scheme applies to miners with the diseases who worked for British Coal after January 1, 1975. Where a former mineworker has died, his widow or next of kin may submit for compensation on his behalf and the deadline for that has been extended to 4.30pm on January 31.
Widows and families are advised to contact their union or solicitor immediately about registering a claim. The compensation scheme for live claimants closed last October.
Lindsay Hoyle MP, whose constituency includes Adlington, said: "The Government has prepared to pay all those entitled to compensation, and wives and families who have a suffered as a consequence of the death of an ex-mineworker should ensure they receive the money they are entitled to."
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