benefits whilst recovering from op

Rich08

Hi
I will have to start the process of havinga hernia dealt with very soon but im very worried about money as i will be off work for up to six weeks.

What im hoping someone can help me with is whether i can have my rent paid during this period as im ina fairly new job and no sick leave pending with thsi company.

I earn approximately 25 k per year but due to debts i have no savings and my wife earns approximately 8k per year.

any advice is very welcome

Kind regards Rich
Ps ..Im not being rude if i dont reply staright away as i work away from home but i will reply as soon as possible

dmg24

You will receive SSP for your period of absence from work, which is £75.40 per week.

Do you have any children?

How much is your rent?

You could put in a claim for LHA and CTB, but you will still have an income of approx £230 a week, so are unlikely to qualify for a lot (unless rents in your area are very high).