hi new to the site can anyone give me some advice

[kevin1964]

hi new to the site can anyone give me some advice bin off work 20 weeks on statutory sick pay of £400 pounds a month

This is due to COPD causing breathing difficulties and depression. This is resulting in struggling to pay household bills

[Puffthemagicdragon]

Hi and welcome kevin1964. I can't help you with any answers but I expect someone will be along soon to help you.

[meldrum]

was wondering if your c.o.p.d has been caused by your workplace,,,,,i f yes you maybey be entitled to industrial injury benefit you could be entitled to disability liveing allowance also i would be an advantage if your were in a trade union,,,,the forms are available from the department of works and pension,,,,,you contact them by phone nand the will send you the rellevant forms ps,,,you have nothing to lose by trying best of luck

[Hidden]

Welcome Kevin - there are some very knowledgable people on the site. Look up Gordon57 blogs - mine of information. LOVE aNNE80

[Gordon57]

As always, first line of advice needs to be the BLF helpline, they have people who can advise on benefits and what to do - 03000 030 555

Most energy companies will be happy to talk to you, if you talk to them first, about deferred payment on your energy bills if you're struggling. Likewise the council, and probably most companies you pay bills to. Have a word with the helpline and/or your local CAB - citizensadvice.org.uk/burea...

[Hidden]

Hi Kevin and welcome. Under Health and Safety your employers have a legal obligation to help you stay in work and to make any 'reasonable adjustments' so you can. These are always subject to business needs though. You might be sent to ATOS for their assessment. Are you in a union at work? I went through this with my work and they gave me extra breaks and 8 days extra leave. In the end though I was dismissed through illness.

Good luck.

Bev x

[kevin1964 in reply to Hidden]

thank you for the advice