I am a flexi worker for NHS a Does anyone know what the sickness status is? Is it just the same as normal working agencies? I can take the time off but think I will try to find a new job after mastectomy - rock and hard place? I am on my own and all this financial pressure of bills etc., is getting me down now as I have always worked and earned my own money.
If anyone can hlep?
Hi
Have you made a claim for the new sickness benefit yet… employment and support allowance…which has taken over from the old incapacity benefit. There is a thread on the forums about this benefit and it.s problems… Seems they leave you alone until after chemo/13 weeks after claim and then you can be called for a medical assessment to ‘establish what you can do on a day to day basis’ regardless of your illness/diagnosis. Have a look at the benefit web sites that cover the new sickness benefit.
Lyn
pollysue, many thanks - yes I have claimed but hate it as I want to work. I have checked out direct gov and have even sent in my certificate stating breast cancer but hate the mess that benefit people get you in.
I think I have just been too independent too long and now I need a bit of help am disappointed that I am to old, too late and that the MPs have taken all the money for themselves and I cant get a decent amount in order to live on fresh veg and fruit! ha
Thanks for the practical info and I am sure it will all get sorted out sooner rather than later.If they do leave you for a bit that would be helpful in order to recover in peace. Do you know if I am allowed to recuperate at my sisters in cornwall for any length of time?
thanks for the support.
Hi Daisy
bcpals.org.uk/content/benefits1.html
You may find the info on that webpage helpful, it also gives links to the government websites and claim forms.