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Taking unpaid leave and benefits

I currently work for the NHS and as a trust they are overspending and have until end of financial year to be in the black.

They are hoping some people will take unpaid leave but how will this affect benefits?

Already in a bad situation re mortgage due to husband being made redundant and the mortgage company being unhelpful.

Any help/advice would be great

Em x
em x
Proud to be dealing with my debts

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  • Caz3121
    Caz3121 Posts: 15,915 Forumite
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    mum2many wrote: »
    They are hoping some people will take unpaid leave but how will this affect benefits?

    Are they forcing people or asking for volunteers - there may be people that can afford to take the time off unpaid however you are unlikely to get any benefits if you volunteer as you would still be employed, even if you could qualify for JSA you would likely be sanctioned as leaving (can be up to 26 weeks) and you would be in a worse position
  • mum2many
    mum2many Posts: 244 Forumite
    thats what i thought, will wait with fingers crossed.

    em x
    em x
    Proud to be dealing with my debts
  • andyandflo
    andyandflo Posts: 791 Forumite
    mum2many wrote: »
    I currently work for the NHS and as a trust they are overspending and have until end of financial year to be in the black.

    They are hoping some people will take unpaid leave but how will this affect benefits?

    Already in a bad situation re mortgage due to husband being made redundant and the mortgage company being unhelpful.

    Any help/advice would be great

    Em x

    I hope for God's sake that you are NOT a nurse or a doctor!!
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