if i give up work what financial support is available?

Jimbod58
Jimbod58 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited June 2019 in Benefits and income
Been in my job almost 2 yrs developed numer disabilities affecting my job no support from employer so far sight problems double vision awaiting thyroid needing removed fibro and arthritis if i give up work what financial support is available?  My partner works we have mortgage

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    Hi,

    First thing you need to look at is SSP from your employer with a fit note from your GP. This is payable for 28 weeks.

    Once that is coming to an end if you've paid enough NI contributions in the previous 2 years then you'll be able to claim New Style ESA with a fit note from your GP. This is only payable for 365 days unless placed into the Support Group. It pays £73.10 per week for over 25's.

    Have you also spoken to your employer about reasonable adjustments in the work place? You shouldn't just give up work without first speaking to ACAS.

    PIP maybe possible but this will depend on how your conditions affect your ability to carry out daily activity based on the PIP descriptors, it's not about a diagnosis. You must also have had the condition for at least 3 months and expect it to last at least a further 9 months. It's also not a means tested benefit. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/

    There would be no help for your mortgage.


  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,892 Online Community Programme Lead
    Hello @Jimbod58 and welcome to the community.

    I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling with your job, have they made any reasonable adjustments for you?

    I hope Poppy has answered your queries regarding financial support but please ask if there’s anything you don’t understand or want more information about. 
  • Jimbod58
    Jimbod58 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    Yes i got pip 257 a month i dropped a days work 
    No adjustments yet but working on  that it is going to deteriorate...eyes.  i was awarded pip b4 eye condition but scared to update in case i lose altogether?
  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,892 Online Community Programme Lead
    Hi @Jimbod58, you are supposed to update of any change to your circumstances, even if it is to report a worsening condition, but it is always advisable to seek face to face support before doing so because while it shouldn't, as you say, it can put your whole award at risk. 

    Do you have a local CAB near you that you could speak with?

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