Going from SSP to Incapacity Benefit

nickiebabe

Hiya, Don't know if anybody can give me any advice....

I am currently receiving SSP from my company on a monthly basis, However I know that you can only claim this for 28 weeks maximum.

Am I right in thinking that after this time I have to apply for Incapacity benefit?

What I would really like to know is will this happen automatically or do I have to contact my local benefits office? I've only got just over a week left before this timescale is up and Don't know what else to do.

Sorry to go on a bit but this all a bit confusing to me! Any help will be REALLY appriciated! Thanks Peeps!

Love Nickiebabe x

Ted_Hutchinson

DWP Incapacity Benefit Information and downloadable claim forms

Further information particularly relevant to those claiming IB on Mental health grounds.
Benefits and work Incapacity benefit: the personal capability assessment

Eventually you may be asked to attend a Personal Capability Assessment where your capacity to work is judged against the PCA criteria. You may want to try this calculator here to see if you should meet the threshold.
PCA Calculator