Sick Pay

For advice on sick pay entitlement go to: www.direct.gov.uk.

Income Protection

If you have any income protection policies in place then contact your relevant insurer as soon as possible after loss of income to discuss your situation. There are often exclusion periods which mean the sooner you register the sooner you will be able to benefit financially from a claim.

State Benefits

For advice on the most recent position concerning state benefits entitlement you may find the following sites useful:
www.direct.gov.uk
www.entitledto.co.uk
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/benefits.htm