financial assistance for the sefl emplyed whilst off ill

[evedawn]

my self employed husband (pays VAT, is registered etc) is due to have surgery. he will be unable to work for at least 6 weeks (but possibly up to 10) as he is the main breadwinner meeting our monthly bills will be impossible. Is there any government assistance he can apply for for the time he is off ill?

[Ethel]

He can't get statutory sick pay but he will be entitled to Incapacity Benefit.

Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to council tax benefit , housing benefit and other means tested benefits.

Here is the contact information to discuss benefits that could be available, along with advice on how and when to claim them:

http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Aboutus/Ou roffices/index.html

[evedawn]

thanks for the advice- sorry i didn't get a chance to log on and say ta before now :-)

[Ethel]

:) Hope it all works out for you.