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Leaving work to look after wife with terminal cancer

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Hi, need some advice please... I have been off work since July as my wife has been ill, this turned into us finding out she has terminally cancer so i have been caring for her full-time along with my 2 young sons. Work have been good and up until this month i have been paid in full. I have now used up all my company sick pay so will know be getting SSP. Now my question is if i have to leave to become a full time carer what is the best way to do it? i am worried that if i hand in my notice it will effect me claiming benefits. Or do i need to stay off sick until they dismiss me on capability.

Thanks in advance

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    Hi Andy,

    What a horrible predicament you find yourself in. what ages are your boys?  There are certain benefits that you should be entitled to which might help. Macmillan are good at offering advice on money matters, as is your local Citizens' Advice Bureau. Why not ask some of your wife's care team? There is usually a place in hospital where you can get advice about this.

    Each case is based on it's  individual merits, so you really need to talk to someone with experience in this field. I may be wrong, but I think that I have heard before that, if you hand in your notice, then you don't qualify for benefits.

    Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you whenever you feel like talking.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine

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    Hi Andy,

    What a horrible predicament you find yourself in. what ages are your boys?  There are certain benefits that you should be entitled to which might help. Macmillan are good at offering advice on money matters, as is your local Citizens' Advice Bureau. Why not ask some of your wife's care team? There is usually a place in hospital where you can get advice about this.

    Each case is based on it's  individual merits, so you really need to talk to someone with experience in this field. I may be wrong, but I think that I have heard before that, if you hand in your notice, then you don't qualify for benefits.

    Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you whenever you feel like talking.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine

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