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Retiring

Hi I'm due to retire July '20. However, I am in I'll health (copd) and considering retiring early. I've spoke to my doctor and she said she thinks I have grounds for it. I have been on ssp now for o er 2 months.
Do I have to speak to my employer to get the ball rolling?
Do I have to speak to my employer to get the ball rolling?
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A very warm welcome.
Are you a member of an occupation pension at work?
Has your employers got an Occupation Health Service?
If none of above applies, then it is a matter of discussion with your employer.
Face to face?
I suggest you follow @poppy123456 advice and get welfare rights advice, what potential benefits you might get.
Also check if you will be entitled to Pension Credit, once you have reached state pension age.
With that information to hand, then speak to your employer.
Work out notice period and any outstanding holidays you have, as this will impact on benefits.
You will get payment in lieu in that case.
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Have been to citizens advice and they have told me not to contact employer but to put in a claim for Universal Credit instead. To be honest I still don't know what to do!
You can contact local advice which may be able to confirm what is best to do
Please do let us know you get on with it.
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