Am I entitled to anything, anything at all?

jack_m_russell

Evening all,

quick question, am I entitled to any short term financial help from the government if I am unable to work for a period of time?

the facts are:

• I am full time employed
• I get 3 weeks paid sick

sounds great so far doesn't it, a job and paid leave, however, the following is also true:

• my surgeon has said i should ideally have 3-4 months off following surgery then thats follwed by 2-3 months of physio/rehab
• I am also having both feet operated on seperately so all together I am looking at 12-14 months off with maybe some time in the middle where i can go back to work before I have the second surgery.

Am I just barking up the wrong tree? I cant help but feel slightly aggitated that I work my a$$ off to provide for my daughter, never miss a bill payment and pay my tax's/N.I

I feel I should be entitled to something or should I just be grateful for the good things that I do have.

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nannytone_2

statutory sick pay

jack_m_russell

sorry forgot to mention. SSP wouldnt cover the monthly food bill, let alone mortgage, utilities, insurances and various other bills we all have.

sleepless_saver

Statutory sick pay for first 6 months, then employment and support allowance. You may also be entitled to housing benefit (if renting), council tax benefit, more tax credits - all depending on joint income (if you're in a couple).

shop-to-drop

Your tax credits may increase if your income will be much reduced. I'd suggest a call to them and also speak to HR/personnel at work I imagine they will have advice on how people cope when on long term sick. Hope the Op goes well.

jack_m_russell

thank you sleepless

jack_m_russell

thank you shop, i hope so to. i dont however claim any benefits and i dont recieve any tax credits. any income is from my job and with that stopping and SSP kicking in i wont or cant cover the bills. i just feel as a tax payer there must be some help, surely i cant be employed and claim benefits?

MrsManda

jack_m_russell wrote: »

turely i cant be employed and claim benefits?

It may be possible to claim low income benefits once you are only receiving Statutory Sick Pay. This will depend on your household income and savings.

jack_m_russell

thank you all

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shop-to-drop

If you have a dependant child you need to put in a claim for tax credits.