If you have previously participated in the BTWEA scheme and exhausted your entitlement, you can participate a second time after a period of at least 5 years has elapsed.
A claimant who has previously participated in the BTWA/BTWEA scheme may re-qualify for BTWEA (2 year scheme since 1/05/2009) after a period of five years has elapsed provided they satisfy the new qualification criteria for the scheme.