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Give up work due to ill health

My doctor has suggested I give up work due to my ill health, What benefits might I get?

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  • Torry_Quine
    Torry_Quine Posts: 18,894 Forumite
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    paulwelsh wrote: »
    My doctor has suggested I give up work due to my ill health, What benefits might I get?

    If your doctor is willing to give you a fit-note then you could claim ESA which would be contribution based if you've paid sufficient NI contributions. After approx 13 weeks you would be assessed with a form ESA 50 to complete and possibly a face-to-face WCA or 'medical' If you are still employed though it may be better to stay with them and on sick for the time being.
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  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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    What do you feel about giving up work, do you feel capable of working.
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • Dunroamin
    Dunroamin Posts: 16,908 Forumite
    Would there be different sorts of work which would be easier for you to do with your health problems?
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