I’m just after advice

Serenblue18
Serenblue18 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
in Benefits and income
I suffer from Lupus Fibromyalgia and severe arthritis in my feet and shoulders.
I work full time but I’m now at the stage of my life where I’m finding working far to much which has helped me make a discussion to finish work next March.
i will get a works pension and a monthly pension which isn’t a lot and get the higher rate of pip ( I’m 61 )
my husband is in receipt of his state pension and also receives a small working pension.
would I be able to claim anything to be able to continue to contribute to my state pension as there is a shortfall of five and a half years until I’m entitled to my state pension.
id be grateful for any advice given

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    Hi,

    New style ESA is possible, if you've paid enough NI contributions in the previous 2 tax years but SSP is payable for 28 weeks before claiming this.

    I would advise you to get some face to face advice before finishing work.
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Hi @Serenblue18, would you find work easier with reasonable adjustment? This is something employers are obliged to do for disabled employees and could make working more possible. 

    Here is some information on Reasonable Adjustment. If you have any more questions then please do let me know. :)
  • Serenblue18
    Serenblue18 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Thank you both. I will look into both suggestions.
  • Serenblue18
    Serenblue18 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Hi Poppy. What is SSP please
    yes I’ve paid NI and tax for over 30 year
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    SSP is statuary sick pay, paid for 28 weeks by your employer but you'll need a fit note from your GP. Details in this link.

  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Please do let us know if there is anything we can do to help. :)

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