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Hi, my name is bezzieboy! self employed and receive state pension

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bezzieboy
bezzieboy Community member Posts: 1 Listener
edited February 2023 in Benefits and financial support
i'm 68, self employed and receive state pension. I'm due to have a knee replacement
Can I get anything like Statuary sick pay
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  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Community Co-Production Group, Scope Member Posts: 10,884 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi welcome to the community my name is Jaide and I'm not up to date about the benefits side of things but you will find the right support in this community. 
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  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,130 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @bezzieboy - & welcome to the community. Unfortunately Statutory Sick pay is something an employer pays an employee, so not relevant in your case. As you're over state pension age I'm afraid there are no other benefits available either.
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  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,562 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hello and welcome @bezzieboy, I hope our members have helped to answer your query. You're welcome to stay and have a look around if you'd like. here's a few of the best places to get started:
    • Recent discussions is where you'll find all the latest conversations our members are having
    • The categories page shows all the different topics for discussion
    • The virtual coffee lounge is a place to chat, get to know other members, and play games too
    Let us know if you need a hand with anything else :) 
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