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Claiming JSA / Family Bereavement
Metamorphic_Furniture
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Hi, I hope someone can give me some advice.
My dad died suddenly yesterday. I'm currently claiming JSA and don't really know what to do. I cannot think straight and have barely slept, and don't think I could cope with interviews etc. at the moment. I also need to be around to help my Mum with all the arrangements etc. (I'm the only child).
If I say to JCP that there has been a close family bereavement would they allow "time off", or do I need to be signed off by a Doctor? If so, would I still get JSA or would I need to apply for another benefit?
Thanks in advance.
My dad died suddenly yesterday. I'm currently claiming JSA and don't really know what to do. I cannot think straight and have barely slept, and don't think I could cope with interviews etc. at the moment. I also need to be around to help my Mum with all the arrangements etc. (I'm the only child).
If I say to JCP that there has been a close family bereavement would they allow "time off", or do I need to be signed off by a Doctor? If so, would I still get JSA or would I need to apply for another benefit?
Thanks in advance.
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You can still be treated as actively seeking work if you have a family bereavement
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/470844/dmgch21.pdf
scroll down to 21690 specifically 21716
You should inform your job coach/advisor.
If there are any difficulties (there shouldn't be) then you can get a fit note from your doctor and take a period of sickness and still keep JSA.0 -
Thanks pmlindylooDestroying Debt in 2018 - New Job, New Attitude!
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My son had kindly been given a sanction for having the audacity to comfort his siblings after losing their Grandparent.
Don't trust them for one minute. Had to send a strongly worded letter for appeal to overturn the sanction.
Get everything written down, as your evidence0 -
Thanks for the advice Oneofmillions768.Destroying Debt in 2018 - New Job, New Attitude!
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I think taking a week to make arrangement etc is quite sufficient. It is more than most employees will be given. Very sad, but life does go on.0
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