Dismissed from work due to ill health what benefits can I receive?

Michael1967

Hi everybody I am new to the forum nice to meet everyone . I was just looking for some advice really. The situation is this, at the start of the week I was dismissed from my job due to ill health. I had been signed off sick for the better part of six months and my company did their best to get me back to work but ultimately I just couldn’t it and nothing worked so they had no other choice but to dismiss me on the grounds of ill health. I was surprised and wasn’t but just getting used to and getting my head around having no career anymore. So I was wondering if I were to apply for benefits, which benefits would I be able to receive ? I live in a universal credit area but wasn’t sure wether being dismissed from my job even though it was due to ill health would be an issue when it comes to claiming benefit? Thank you very much I’m advance for any responses.

MovingForwards

It's all down to what your I'll health is and how it affects you as to what benefits you can claim.

I assume you have sick notes from your GP?

Alice_Holt

In your circumstances I would be looking at:
a) New Style ESA (based on your NI record for the last 2 tax years)
https://www.gov.uk/how-to-claim-new-style-esa, and
b) UC if you have housing costs (income based), and
c) Council Tax reduction (income based) from your local council if eligible, and
d) PIP if you have care needs
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/

You will need to give us more details for us to advise on your precise situation. I would suggest a benefits check at your local advice agency / CAB.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/benefits-introduction/what-benefits-can-i-get/

WhenIam64

Look at "new-style" ESA or JSA. Entitlement would be based on your NI credits / medical status.

https://www.gov.uk/how-to-claim-new-style-esa

Edit: There you go asking for help and 3 come along at the same time.

Michael1967

Hi all thank you all for your replies my Ill health is down to a variation of mental health problems . Yes my doctor has been signing me off with GP notes which I’m still being provided with now. I live at home with my parents and just pay them keep each month. I have been paying national insurance contributions each month for the past three years. Has universal credit replaced new style esa or is it a separate option available even in universal credit areas? Thank you all again

poppy12345

It's New style ESA you need to claim and it's £73.10 per week (over 25's) Fit/sick notes from your GP will be needed.
https://www.gov.uk/how-to-claim-new-style-esa

Michael1967

Thank you for the information poppy. Out of interest when it comes to universal credit I have been reading online that a universal credit award is based on a maximum award for the household. My mother and sibling both receive esa and pip each so would that be taken into consideration when it comes to me reviving universal credit for myself?

poppy12345

Michael1967 wrote: »

Thank you for the information poppy. Out of interest when it comes to universal credit I have been reading online that a universal credit award is based on a maximum award for the household. My mother and sibling both receive esa and pip each so would that be taken into consideration when it comes to me reviving universal credit for myself?

No, their benefits won't affect yours.

Michael1967

Thank you poppy I done a benefit calculation on the turn2us website and it stated that universal credit wise I’d be entitled to 73.34 but it dosnt state wether that be weekly monthly etc I assume that’s weekly?

poppy12345

UC is paid monthly and standard allowance for over 25's is £317.82 per month. New style ESA is paid fortnightly and it's £73.10 per week.



If you claimed New style ESA it's only paid for 365 days unless you're placed into the Support Group (LCWRA) then it's paid for as long as you remain in the group.

WhenIam64

You mention your mental health problems as well as others in your family. So as well as applying for the new-style ESA, you should also apply for PIP if you think you meet the descriptors.

In addition, look at council tax reduction as any drop in income may entitle you to it.

Housing benefit is another possibility but that comes under Universal Credit, so to answer your question, the sequence is

* new-style ESA
* council tax reduction
* universal credit and the housing element

There may be other discretionary benefits but these may be means tested.