my illness is stopping me work. Do i have to claim ssp then try for more benefits

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tillytog

i receive pip and i still work 10 hours per week but my illness is stopping me work . Do i have to claim ssp then try for more benefits

poppy123456

To be entitled to SSP from your employer you'll need to have earned an average of £123 per week. https://www.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay/eligibility

New style ESA can be claimed if you've paid the correct amount of NI contributions in tax years 2020/21-2021/22. If you claim SSP then the ESA can't be paid at the same time. You can check your NI contributions here. https://www.gov.uk/check-national-insurance-record

There's also Universal Credit but it's means tested. If you live with a partner you'll need to claim as a couple and your joint circumstances will be taken into consideration. If you have savings/capital of more than £16,000 you're excluded from claiming. You can use a benefits calculator to check entitlement. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/Intro/Home?cid=837e324f-8ebd-4c3f-9d23-2fa83999ce09

If you claim UC then you can report your health condition when you claim, supported by a fit note within 7 days of that. You will then be referred for a work capability assessment.

If you claim ESA and UC together the ESA will be deducted in full from any UC entitlement.