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tax credit and esa

hi does anyone know anything about still claiming working tax credits when sick pay has run out and having to claim esa
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Hope you're well and many thanks for your question.
Have being on statutory sick pay for more 28 weeks?
in most cases you may be able to get working tax credits in addition to support allowance for the first 28 weeks if your income and savings are low.
I would advise you to carry out a benefit calculation here , to see what you may or may not be entitled to. Alternatively you can give the Scope help line a call on 0808 800 3333 and ask to speak to a benefit adviser or email at [email protected]
Hope that helps.
Scope Employment Advisor
Phone: 0300 222 5742
Email: [email protected]
www.scope.org.uk/supporttowork
The 28 weeks period is calculated from the period of Incapacity for work with that particular employer (PIW)- a periods of sickness lasting 4 days or more in row. All days of sickness count towards the total number of days in PIW and therefore add up to the 28 weeks.
If you feel you have had less than the 28 weeks suggested you can contact ACAS on 0300 123 110
hope that helps
Scope Employment Advisor
Phone: 0300 222 5742
Email: [email protected]
www.scope.org.uk/supporttowork
i wouldn't be able to say for sure, but there is a chance that the working tax credits would end after the 28 weeks period if you didn't return to work, but the best thing to do is get in contact with the tax credits office as they would be able to provide a more concrete answer. the Tax credits help line number is 0345 300 3900
Scope Employment Advisor
Phone: 0300 222 5742
Email: [email protected]
www.scope.org.uk/supporttowork