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Only 2 months full pay sick leave

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Last Friday it was confirmed that I had a grade 3 Ductal tumour in my breast, I was informed that I will need 4 months of chemo followed bu surgery. I checked my work sickness policy and it turns out i'm only entitled to 2 months full pay and 2 months half pay, which means as I can't work during chemo owing to the nature of my job, I will run out of sick leave beofre my surgery. My question is what benefits can i apply for to help support me during this time so that I can continue to pay my bills.

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    Hi I hope your ok after your diagnosis. It's a scary time isn't it and a lot to take in. 
     

    I had 6 months of full pay from my work and then dropped to half pay. When it dropped to half I could apply for ESA which started at £74 per week and then went up to £114. Also look into PIP if you need help with your daily living once you start your treatments. A bit of advice though if you are entitled to that apply as soon as you know it applys  to you as they take months to process. 
     

    I'm not sure about anything else as I was going to look into Universal credit as was struggling but it was all a bit complicated for me lol 

    If your hospital has a Maggies go in there as they will be able to help you with it all. 
     

    hope your ok 

    Sarah xx

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    Hi I hope your ok after your diagnosis. It's a scary time isn't it and a lot to take in. 
     

    I had 6 months of full pay from my work and then dropped to half pay. When it dropped to half I could apply for ESA which started at £74 per week and then went up to £114. Also look into PIP if you need help with your daily living once you start your treatments. A bit of advice though if you are entitled to that apply as soon as you know it applys  to you as they take months to process. 
     

    I'm not sure about anything else as I was going to look into Universal credit as was struggling but it was all a bit complicated for me lol 

    If your hospital has a Maggies go in there as they will be able to help you with it all. 
     

    hope your ok 

    Sarah xx

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