how much is SSP?

retnox

If his injury/illness was caused ("wholly or mainly") by his NHS employment, he should definitely apply for NHS Injury Benefit.

Temporary Injury Allowance is paid by employers to staff on authorised absence with reduced pay or no pay because of an injury or disease wholly or mainly attributable to their employment. TIA tops up the employee’s income to 85% of the average they were getting before their pay was reduced as a result of the injury or disease.

It might be useful to give the NHS Injury Benefit helpline a call on 01253 774774

notlongnow_2

Hi, no it wasnnt caused through work. It actually began approx 5years ago after he had a fall and broke a bone, since then he has gradually gotten worse where he has tremendous pain in his joints and they swell up to elephant size. It is now spreading thoughout his body but theres no known reason/diagnosis.

I have told him about your advice and he is to apply for he dla forms today. He is really worried about losing his home due to loss of income through illness.

Thankyou.

NASA_2

chrisbur wrote: »

Employers may "opt out" of the SSP scheme providing that their scheme pays at least as much as SSP and for at least as long as SSP would be payable. However this does not mean that they can ignore SSP as they still have to keep records to show that the minimum amount was paid and the correct forms are issued if SSP is not due or when SSP finishes and the employee needs to see if entitled to ESA. In practise pretty much the same records must be kept whether you "opt out" or not.

Full details at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/employers/employee_sick.htm#8b

under "Operating your own Occupational Sick Pay scheme (OSP)"

Thank you. I think that proves me 100% right.