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Lost my job due to a non covid-19 related health scare

Hello all,
I will keep this as brief as possible.

I collapsed whilst within work hours, suspicions of a possible heart problem.
A ways down the line I took two weeks off (unpaid as self employed) to rest and recuperate.
Whilst on holiday I was contacted by my sponsor/employer stating I should not return to work pending an OHA.
Almost 2 months after not receiving any dates or an occupational health assessment (OHA) I was told I do not have a job to come back to.

Now I'm struggling to find work as I am banned from driving until this all gets rectified (Health concerns)
I have been told I can work, just can't drive.

I was not eligible for the government grant, nor can I see any funding available to me to assist myself with bills until I can get back on my feet.
Any help or information would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards,

Comments

  • Diamandis
    Diamandis Posts: 881 Forumite
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    edited 9 July 2020 at 10:05AM
    You need to take a look at benefit calculators to see what you are entitled to claim. 
  • Jeremy535897
    Jeremy535897 Posts: 10,755 Forumite
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    A ways down the line I took two weeks off (unpaid as self employed) to rest and recuperate.
    Whilst on holiday I was contacted by my sponsor/employer stating I should not return to work pending an OHA.

    Are you employed or self employed?
  • Grumpy_chap
    Grumpy_chap Posts: 18,983 Forumite
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    OP does not explain why they don't qualify for SEISS.

    OP may be eligible for BBLS.
  • elsien
    elsien Posts: 36,619 Forumite
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    Is this one of those situations where your employer calls you self-employed to avoid meeting their obligations but actually you're not; or were you genuinely self-employed?
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
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