Benefits and work

Andi66
Andi66 Community Member Posts: 1,442 Championing

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  • Marinazam
    Marinazam Community Member Posts: 1 Listener

    hi guys. I am working 32 hours a week at the moment and for the last years. I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and hips and double incontinence I am always tired . I have loads of hospital appointments coming up I am looking at leaving my job as my health is getting worse. Would like to know if I should leave my job would I be able to get any benefits?

  • SheffieldMan1976
    SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 1,732 Connected

    If you have to pack the job in on medical grounds then you'll be entitled to claim.

  • luvpink
    luvpink Community Member Posts: 4,630 Championing

    In my experience it was best to let my employer dismiss me on medical grounds.

    I was advised by my union that if I left voluntarily that I would make myself intentionally unemployed and that may jeopardise my rights to claim some benefits.

    You could claim pip if you don't already receive that.