if i had to leave my job due to a illness can i claim benefits?

Question

Ihave fibromyliga.in a lot of pain with my joints and my muscles. fingers hurt forget thingsfeel as if ive been run over by a steam roller every day.got the shakes. cant even cook a meal because i cant peel or pick pans up.dont sleep very well cant get comfatable

Answer 1

Yes you can. Go to the doctor and tell him you cannot work any longer and get a certificate. Make sure all your symptoms are recorded, as you have described them. If you get sick pay at work,give them the certificate. Then ring the benefit helpline number and ask for an incapacity benefit application form, which you will need when your sick pay ends from work, or now if you don't get any. Also ask for a disability living allowance form. You are entitled to this for not being able to cook a meal, for not being able to get to sleep or be comfortable at night. Give as much detail as you can though. You may also be entitled to income support depending on your circumstances. If you pay rent, tell them you require a housing benefit and council tax form. Disability Living allowance would be at the lower rate which is £16.50 a week, but it is not counted as income when they work out your other benefits. It is a lengthy process to go through sometimes, but once you are accepted into the system it should be ok. Also, once you have been on incapacity benefit for 26 weeks, you are allowed to get a job paying 81 pounds a week and still keep your sick money, but this only really works to your advantage if your'e not getting housing benefit, as these get reduced to some extent. Plus you must advise them.The free benefit helpline number is 0800 88 22 00 and they are helpful and will explain in more detail. I do wish you well, and hope some of this helps you. I will be thinking of you,with regards and good wishes.

Answer 2

I suggest you contact your human resources personnel and all the information necessary for your medical conditions. You most certainly need a doctor's certification / evaluation on your condition - you might want to find out if you would be eligible for any social security benefits but contact your employer - they should give you all the requirements to start processing for your retirement if eligible under medical conditions. Good luck and God Bless You.

Answer 3

It depends on the type of benefits your job offers. I was able to claim short term disability (through my job) for one year but was then terminated after which I received unemployment for a while. Social Security is still denying my need for disability after two years...
Good luck...

Answer 4

see if you qualify for state benefits if its on the job maybe work comp but its along Battle usually.
see an employment attorney for free advice in your area.
you may qualify for ssi but it takes awhile.
see about pain management and keep working if you can frist . once on disability life is a mess. see if you can get a medical leave fro temp.paid or unpaid.
sorry to hear pain stinks

Answer 5

If your doctor says your unfit for work and gives you a sickline then you can claim incapacity benefit and you will go on receiving this for as long as the doctor says that you can't work.

Answer 6

if yr employer sacks u or tells u 2 go home, or tells u we dont need any more, u can take this to court, dont stay quite, speak out, you might be eligible for redundancy pay

Answer 7

you will have to look it up properly but all i know you will get is statutory sick pay (ssp) and you will get incapacity benefits hope this helps

Answer 8

yes but make sure you take a sick note or letter from your doctor