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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,

    If your wife has been diagnosed as terminal, she is automatically entitled to PIP under the special rules. You should apply immediately and it will be fast tracked. She will not need an assessment. She might also be entitled to ESA or Universal Credit and you might be entitled to Carers Allowance.

    gov.uk will give you all the relevant info and I think you apply online.

     

    Best Regards

    Taff

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    Hi,

    If your wife has been diagnosed as terminal, she is automatically entitled to PIP under the special rules. You should apply immediately and it will be fast tracked. She will not need an assessment. She might also be entitled to ESA or Universal Credit and you might be entitled to Carers Allowance.

    gov.uk will give you all the relevant info and I think you apply online.

     

    Best Regards

    Taff

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