Will I get sickness benefit? Struggling at work

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sany
sany Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited September 2018 in Benefits and income
Hello

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  • sany
    sany Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    I am on high rate of PIP and I am struggling at work will I get sickness benignity I have 44 years of NI stamps
  • sany
    sany Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    Benefit 
  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Online Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    Hi @sany
    Welcome to the community! Unfortunately I am unsure however another member of the community will be in contact with you soon to advise you :)
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    SSP should be claimed for 28 weeks before being able to claim SSP. Fit/sick notes will be needed from your GP and you should speak to your employer.

  • BenefitsTrainingCo
    BenefitsTrainingCo Online Community Member Posts: 2,621 Trailblazing
    Hello Ami2301

    Poppy is right that you maybe entitled to SSP, and then  when this has been exhausted you may then (given the number of yeas Ni conts) be entitled to contributory based ESA. 

    Do you rent your home? or have a partner?  If so depending on where you live you maybe able to claim Housing Benefit/income related ESA or Universal credit.

    I have put a link to see if you are in a universal credit area below:

    https://universalcreditinfo.net/ 

    I have also put a link to an online benefit calculator.

    https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators 

    In addition are you a member of a trade union as they can help with advice and assistance with benefit and work issues.

    Please post again if you have any further questions. 

    Maria

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