Zero hours contract but I am now in hospital

Emkayoli

Hi,

I've not been very well for the last 8 weeks but have muddled along but I am now in hospital for an indeterminate period of time. I have lost a significant proportion of my vision and most of the strength in my left side and some in my right side.

I am basically in no fit state to work at the moment, especially in my industry. I am waiting on seeing a physio who will hopefully help me regain my strength but I really have no idea how long I am looking at.

I am on a zero hours contract so unable to claim SSP and I am panicking... I've lost a weeks wages already and now I have no idea how I will pay my rent or bills

I am meant to get student finance but have not had it in January or due any in April because of numerous errors on SLC's part but I know just the fact I am meant to have the income whether or not I receive it means I will not qualify for any state benefits.

I currently have £30.70 child benefit and DLA £400 every 4 weeks coming in. I do not get any housing benefit and my rent is £100 a week, and I really don't know what to do!

Any advice or suggestions gratefully received I feel absolutely lost stuck in a hospital bed unable to do anything.

Emkayoli

not currently as ive had to reapply for tax credits so I am only getting child benefit, wages and DLA but now there is no wages either. I do have a small buffer that will hopefully scrape us through March but beyond that I don't know.

Indie_Kid

You may be entitled to ESA?

Emkayoli

Not yet I only came got sent home from work on Friday and admitted into hospital yesterday. It is my days to work Thursday AM-PM ,Friday PM, Friday Nights and Saturday AM. So far I have missed my Friday night sit last week and will miss the whole lot this week. My partner is going to ring and speak to them tomorrow but I think I am a worker not an employee so didn't think we qualified for SSP, when I have been off sick before I was never paid any sick leave.

Emkayoli

Thanks very much BlondeBubbles I will get onto the office in the morning and get things clarified. I have gotten myself in such a panic.