I've been signed off work long term due to cardiac and voice problems and I'll be going on to statutory sick pay soon.
This is is big drop in income, can you claim any help while on statutory? Help with rent, bills etc would obviously help.
Any advice gratefully appreciated.
It was called Disability Living allowance when I was ill, I think its called PIP now, but you can get that yes. I had constrictive pericarditis in 1997-1999 until I had surgery (the lining around my heart got infected by a virus and was killing me) and I was able to claim that. I also got mobility allowance and that all came to about £700 or £800 PM I seem to remember.
There should be a local advice place who you can speak to, as they are c*nts and will try to not give you the money, so you need to lay it on thick, you can only walk to the end of the path, other people need to shop for you, that kind of stuff. My mate got rejected initially, in the rejection the doctor wrote "he is a healthy young man in need of a kidney transplant"
Give these a call
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/advice 0300 330 5514 They are based in Poole, so will be able to assist you