sickness benefit?

jewls

hi

i have just broken my ankle and will not be able to work for around six weeks plus

i have class two contributions as i am self employed does anyone know if i can claim this benefit

my husband is also self employed in his own company.

does it still exsist as i have been trying to find it


thanks for any help

jewls

rogerblack

It doesn't.
You want Employment and support allowance.
If you have not paid the appropriate contributions in 2009/10 and 10/11, this will depend on your husbands income.
For a broken leg, it's simple. You can just apply and get paid, and you will usually be back to JSA, or work, before the assessment around 13 weeks.
You do need a sicknote.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Illorinjured/DG_172014

jewls

hi

thanks for that i have just phoned them and applied so fingers crossed

many thanks

jewls

jewls wrote: »

hi

thanks for that i have just phoned them and applied so fingers crossed

many thanks

just had word that i am entitled to this £71.00 a week so pleased with that and this site thanks again

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