Thread by @JCeoltaSmith

1/ #LongCovidWork UK

If your SSP is ending remember to check out your #DWP #Benefits

gov.uk/employers-sick…
@longcovidwork

2/ #LongCovidWork

There is a non means tested #ESA Employment Support Allowance that you may qualify for. So you can have savings or live with a partner.

check out here: gov.uk/guidance/new-s…

3/ you can check out your #Benefit entitlement here: gov.uk/benefits-calcu…

4/ our @OTforLC #OccupationalTherapyForLongCovid guide to #PIP #LongCovid
…cupationaltherapy.files.wordpress.com/2022/06/long-c…

5/ #LongCovidCosts

A trusted link to search for local welfare rights support
advicelocal.uk
@advicelocal
It’s always best to seek expert advice when claiming #Benefits

#LongCovidWork

6/ #LongCovidWork

Did you know that if you claim #ESA you maybe able to do some hours of paid or voluntary work each week? This is called permitted work
We will be sharing more about this, the pros and cons via @longcovidwork later in the year
gov.uk/government/pub…

7/ #LongCovidWork If you can only claim New Style ESA. Don’t miss out on your National Insurance contributions which may still be paid after your entitlement to New Style #ESA ends if you’re not placed into the support group #Benefits #DWP
gov.uk/guidance/new-s…