Hi, my name is Joanne66!

Joanne66
Joanne66 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
in Start here and say hello!

Hi I'm currently off work sick. My job is working with children with complex needs. I have arthritis in my knees and spine. Got fibromyalgia. Sciatica. Mental health. I don't think I can go back to work as I can't physically and mentally do it anymore. I have worked all my life im 60 in September. My husband works. What can I claim. Thanks

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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 5,799 Championing

    Hi,

    If you're currently getting SSP then you can claim New Style ESA when that ends.

    If you and your husband have savings of less than £16,000 between you then you may also be able to claim some Universal Credit as a couple in addition to that.

  • Joanne66
    Joanne66 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    Thank you. I have worked 40 odd years with children with complex needs. Im struggling getting my head around not being able to go back work. Spend most of my time in bed.

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 4,220 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Hi @Joanne66

    You can use the Turn2us Benefits to find out what you're entitled to😊

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