PLEASE ADVICE Benefits

parm21

Hi people
first post today.
people my dad had a stroke last week, he will be off work for many many months, he does not get sick pay though been working there for 15 years he is 61
i need find out what benefits he maybe able to claim for?
he still has mortgage ect.
we have one disable brother who lives with my parents.
please please advise me.
many thanks
:beer:

rogerblack

parm21 wrote: »

Hi people
first post today.
people my dad had a stroke last week, he will be off work for many many months, he does not get sick pay though been working there for 15 years he is 61
i need find out what benefits he maybe able to claim for?
he still has mortgage ect.
we have one disable brother who lives with my parents.
please please advise me.
many thanks
:beer:

If he has been an employed worker, and he is not entitled to SSP, he will be entitled to ESA - employment and support allowance - contribution based.

Is your mother working?
If not, then they may be entitled to some income-based ESA as a couple, which would entitle them to support for mortgage interest. He can make a backdated claim to the time he stopped being paid - assuming he can get a note dated to this time. (or whoever acting for him can)
Is your brother in reciept of DLA/PIP - and if so at what level.
It may be that either your mother or father (depending on his condition) may be able to claim carers allowance for looking after him.
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NYM

parm21 wrote: »

Hi people
first post today.
people my dad had a stroke last week, he will be off work for many many months, he does not get sick pay though been working there for 15 years he is 61
i need find out what benefits he maybe able to claim for?
he still has mortgage ect.
we have one disable brother who lives with my parents.
please please advise me.
many thanks
:beer:

Firstly, let me say how sorry I am that your Dad has had a stroke...:(
Hopefully he will make a full recovery !

Has your Dad received the SSP1 form from his employer yet ? They should supply it within 7 days. Does he not qualify because his earnings were below a certain limit ?

BB and Rogerblack always provide excellent info.