Sick pay-3 different employers

kerrynew1

I'm beginning to get rather concered about SPD (pelvic pain). I had this with my first pregnancy and can already feel some discomfort starting and I'm only 11+3!!
Since my daughter was born I have been doing cleaning jobs in the evenings as child care costs made it pointless to return to my full-time job after Maternity leave.
I'm concerned that the SPD may become too painful and prevent me from working up until Maternity allowence kicks in at 29 weeks. So my questions is, does anybody know if I can calim any kind of sick pay (if necessary)? I won't be entitled to SSP as I don't earn enough with an individual employer but I do earn and average of £130 per with with all 3 combined. The money I earn is essential at the moment and I am beginning to panic a little.
Thanks in advance,
Kerry

kerrynew1

I'm pregnant again by the way (seem to have left that out)

Uncertain

You would probably be better posting this question on the benefits board.

For what it is worth as I understand it (and you will need to double check) if you are not eligible for SSP then you can claim ESA straight away. Normally you only get ESA once your SSP has run out. Initially you just submit certificates from your doctor as you would for SSP but, if you are off for 13 weeks or more, you will be sent for a medical.

ESA is paid direct to you from the DWP and not claimed via your employer(s).

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Illorinjured/DG_171891