just had an operation and have been given a sick note for 2 weeks but im self employed, can i make a claim?

Answer 1

If you've been paying national insurance then you should be able to get SSP. However, this isn't that much, the first 3 days sick are unpaid and then its around £100 a week after that.

I don't think you`ll actually get the money either as such, its usually deducted from your national insurance bill

Answer 2

Only if you have met the contribution conditions by paying 3 full tax years worth of nic 1 or nic 2 stamps. Contact DWP for advice

Otherwise..you can apply for council tax benefit and ..if you rent you may get housing benefit...apply local council



One of the disadvantages to being self employed is no sick pay from the boss! Thats why you are encouraged to pay additional stamps OR buy health insurance

Answer 3

If you are unable to work you can claim back some of your national insurance contributions. Also when you do your tax return if you have incurred any extra expenses you can offset those costs aginst your earnings if you can show that the expenses were necessary to get yourself fit to work or to allow you to work differently. eg essential transport costs if you had to travel using a taxi as you were unable to drive your own car (you are still paying the costs of your car even when sick) As you are unsure on a few things may I suggest you go to your local tax office and collect the leaflet on self employment you might be surprised at what you are entitled to claim.

Answer 4

A claim for what? From whom? If you have purchsed a disability policy you might be able to make a claim there, otherwise no.

Answer 5

Yes, you can claim sickness benefit (not SSP). It isn't much, but it helps . Contact your local DSS.

Answer 6

yes - but you'll probably refuse it when you receive it!
In fact, you might even give yourself the sack for malingering

Answer 7

To whom... You should have your own private insurance to cover you.

Answer 8

Yes you can.