What help can I get on benefits?

Hi there 

If you can no longer work you need to give off sick and claim ssp for 28 weeks and go through your employers medical dismissal process 

Dont just give up your job as it could affect future benefit claims 

Once ssp ends or 3 months before it ends you can claim new style esa if you have paid enough ni contributions 

If non of this applies you can claim UC and report medical condition and supply fit notes.  You will then get a work capability assessment but till this is complete you will be asked to look for work 

You also will have a WCA for esa

This determines if you are fit for work or not 

There are other benefits like housing element council tax reduction 
Also have you looked at pip and if you meet the criteria 

Lots to take in ask any questions and look through our benefits section 

You can also use a benefits calculator 

Note that you can claim UC while only getting SSP (or if just in a low paid job). Whether or you will be entitled to anything depends on your household circumstances. Try using a benefit calculator. https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators