Sick pay

[robbertwhitton]

Can somyclarify the policy re sick pay,when I come to the end of my 6 months on full pay,it drops to half pay,who tops it up,the government?i in visage being off a bit more following hip replacement operation sometime soon,curybeen off since November,2020.many thanks,

[barrychuckle]

I don't think anyone tops it up unless you are on benefits. Also your half pay only lasts for 6 months less all the sick leave you've been paid from the past 4 years but this total does not include the last 6 months you've had on full pay.

[kawa19_81]

Can somyclarify the policy re sick pay,when I come to the end of my 6 months on full pay,it drops to half pay,who tops it up,the government?i in visage being off a bit more following hip replacement operation sometime soon,curybeen off since November,2020.many thanks,

Im also in the same boat, waited 4 months to see a consultant on the NHS for a 2min examination then a referral to a clinic that’s closed! Now had to sell my shares and go private! Mythology sick pay ends in 5 weeks and would be grateful if anyone could shine some light to wether I can get any help to top up my wages either via the union or rowland hill fund etc. Thanks

[POSTMAN]

If you are on tax credits of some sort you can contact them and tell them you are on a reduced income, it does not matter why you are on reduced income, it's a reduced income.
They will then amend your award and weekly payments.

For future referance for all RMCers.

[barrychuckle]

Always worth trying to claim PIP Personal Independence Payment. Some good info about it on the citizens advice website including how to fill out the claim form etc.

[cardboard13]

can claim ESA , employment support allowance for up to 1 year, on long term sick myself

[kawa19_81]

can claim ESA , employment support allowance for up to 1 year, on long term sick myself

Literally got my letter this morning advising me my pay will reduce to half at the end of the month.
It then says I may be entitled to receive Statutory Sick Pay on top of the half pay? Has anyone received this letter? Has anyone else received SSP on top of their half pay? Is it something I need to claim for?
I’m going to have to try n sort a mortgage break if not :/

[barrychuckle]

You don't get SSP on top of half pay. I've been on half pay for two months and I've not claimed anything. I've been getting a tax rebate each week and only paying 65p national insurance so about £110 less than on full pay. I'm on a 30 hour contract.

[cardboard13]

can claim ESA , employment support allowance for up to 1 year, on long term sick myself

Literally got my letter this morning advising me my pay will reduce to half at the end of the month.
It then says I may be entitled to receive Statutory Sick Pay on top of the half pay? Has anyone received this letter? Has anyone else received SSP on top of their half pay? Is it something I need to claim for?
I’m going to have to try n sort a mortgage break if not :/

can claim ESA,