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smithd
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I am disabled and am struggling to hold down my part time job.job.i am single. Could I give up work on medical grounds and if so what would I be entitled to claim? I dont understand the benefit system at all
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Welcome to the community @smithd
You can use our benefits calculator to see what benefits you can claim and we have some information on talking to your employer about your disability and reasonable adjustments .
If you have any questions, please let us know.
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Hi @smithd
Do you currently receive any benefits? In order to give up work on medical grounds you would need to be signed off work by a doctor. -
Hi,You also need to look at claiming SSP first. See link for this. https://www.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay
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