Hi, my name is Anderson1! What will happen if I'm on the sick for 28 weeks?

Anderson1

Hi, I would like to ask a question. I have a back and nerve damage down my right side and leg. I have been off work for 6 weeks, Iam waiting for a appointment with a specialist at hospital to see what they can do. I did try and go back to work but was only there for 3 weeks and couldn’t cope with pain and Iam back on the sick. I don’t know what will happen if Iam on the sick for 28 weeks. Can you please advise. 

Thanks

Anderson1

Hope I can get some advice 

Anderson1

Hi my name is Sandra. I have joined this forum as you give great advice.

poppy123456

Hi,

Check eligibility to SSP which is payable for 28 weeks from your employer. https://www.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay/eligibility You will need a fit note from your GP to send to your employer.

Whether you're entitled to Universal Credit as well as this will depend on your circumstances. As it's a means tested benefit, if you live with a partner you claim as a couple. If you have savings/capitol of more than £16,000 you're excluded from claiming. You can use benefits calculator to check entitlement.

https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/Intro/Home?cid=74b81a04-7cdc-4de8-b0fe-3a5edaf204b0

A claim for UC will end any tax credits you may already be claiming. If you are claiming tax credits you shouldn't claim UC until you're 100% sure that you'll be better off claiming UC because once you claim you can't ever go back to tax credits.

Anderson1

Hi, I would like to ask a question. I have a back and nerve damage down my right side and leg. I have been off work for 6 weeks, Iam waiting for a appointment with a specialist at hospital to see what they can do. I did try and go back to work but was only there for 3 weeks and couldn’t cope with pain and Iam back on the sick. I don’t know what will happen if Iam on the sick for 28 weeks. Can you please advise. 

Thanks

Anderson1

Thanks, I have sent a fit note to my employer. My doctor does not want me going back to work until I have seen a specialist and I don’t know how long that will take. I work 16 hours a week and also receive Universal Credit.

poppy123456

You can report your health condition onto your journal, if you haven't already. You will also need a fit note from your GP. This will start the work capability assessment process off. Some information here regarding that. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/claiming/getting-universal-credit-if-youre-sick-or-disabled/

poppy123456

I haven't answered your question on your other thread here. https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/87017/hi-my-name-is-anderson1#latest

Tori_Scope

Hi @Anderson1 Welcome to the community! Just so you know, I've combined your two threads together to create this one thread. I hope that's okay. 

I can see you've already received some helpful replies to your questions. Do you have any further questions?

Anderson1

No thanks not at this time.