Need to resign as my health is worsening

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  • Christine725
    Christine725 Online Community Member Posts: 15 Connected

    thank you I’ve done both of these things and still not able to get a solution

  • Wibbles
    Wibbles Online Community Member Posts: 3,273 Championing

    @Christine725

    As others have said - DO NOT RESIGN

    If necessary - is there some form of medical / Ill Health retirement that you can take ?

  • MW123
    MW123 Scope Member Posts: 1,981 Championing

    @Christine725

    When you say you’re worried you will lose benefits if you resign, I’m not sure whether you’re receiving any benefits at the moment. The only reason I ask is that you posted back in April 2024 about your ESA and were looking into the Support Group, and poppy123456 gave you some advice on the process.

    You don’t need to share anything you’re not comfortable with. I’m just unsure whether you’re currently receiving benefits and are worried that resigning could affect them, or whether you’re thinking about how resigning might affect a new claim.

    My understanding is that people in the Support Group aren’t sanctioned for giving up work because of health difficulties.

  • Christine725
    Christine725 Online Community Member Posts: 15 Connected

    thank you so much yes I am receiving benefits but unsure if I will have a sanction if I resign as I have been on a career break and not well enough to return to my post

  • MW123
    MW123 Scope Member Posts: 1,981 Championing

    @Christine725

    I am certain from what I’ve read over the years that you would just revert back to your benefits and there wouldn’t be a sanction, especially when you’re not well enough to return.  However, I’ve never had any dealings with this side of things myself, so I’m going to copy @Kimi87 in here as she understands the benefits rules far better than I do and will be the best person to advise you.

    I really hope you’re able to get things sorted soon and can focus on your health.

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,413 Championing

    I have already given advice

    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/143902/universal-credit
  • SheffieldMan1976
    SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 201 Connected

    I hate to be harsh but if you jump before you're pushed, you won't be entitled to a penny.

  • SheffieldMan1976
    SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 201 Connected
  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Online Community Member Posts: 9,150 Championing

    Sorry to hear this what you could do whilst working is apply for pip what job do you do ? If its manuel it might effect pip claim you stated you have mental health ? You could claim on mental health reason you can get pip whilst working but if you say you have bad back for example bit your jobs in warehouse wouldnt make sense to apply sorry im terrible at writing google how to apply for pip might be helpful

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