Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme Oversight Committee
The Oversight Committee provides an independent view of how the DMPS is operating and the applicant experience.
People who have been diagnosed with the asbestos related disease, diffuse mesothelioma, may be able to get payments through the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS).
The Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme Oversight Committee helps the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) monitor the scheme.
The committee:
- provides a stakeholder view on the scheme
- makes recommendations on how to improve the process where appropriate
- ensures that eligible people are receiving payments through a reasonable and efficient process
- informs DWP about any potential problems so they can be dealt with at the earliest opportunity
Terms of reference
Membership
The committee consists of members from relevant interest groups with knowledge of diffuse mesothelioma. Current members are:
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Baroness Rita Donaghy – Chair
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Laurence Besemer – Forum of Insurance Lawyers
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Nevyn Stephenson – Yorkshire & Humber Asbestos Support Group
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Steven McGhee – Zurich Commercial
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Shelly Asquith – Trade Union Congress
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Kevin Johnson – Leigh Day - Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
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Daniel Easton – Leigh Day - Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
Membership Changes
18Â June 2025
Daniel Easton (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) replaced Stephen Glynn (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers).
16Â July 2025
Steven McGhee (Zurich Commercial) replaced Richard Thompson (Zurich Insurance).
Nevyn Stephenson (Yorkshire and Humber Asbestos Support Group) replaced David Ellis (Asbestos Victim Support Group).
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