Other benefits whie on SSP

[jackyc]

Hi, I have been on SSP for the last 4 weeks due to Multiple Sclerosis, i have applied for disability allowance but am in the process of my 3rd appeal as i have been turned down.
I am also a single parent to a 2 year old, but i have been told i am entitled to nothing more than my SSP allowance of �72 per week.
This does not cover my monthly household bills like telephone, gas and electricity etc let alone my mortgage.
Can anyone advise?
Thank you

[Ethel]

Is that the only income you have? No child benefit, maintenance from child's father, sick pay from employer?

Do you have savings?

[jackyc]

Hi, thank you for replying, i do get child benefit also of �71 per month, but nothing atall from my childs father although child maintenance are aware of this, also i have no savings and i am living day to day on a credit card... i hope this doesn't sound like i am just playing the "hard done by" act, it is the way things are for me at the moment.

[Ethel]

I suggest you go to your Citizens' Advice Bureau for advice as to what you can claim.


Also phone Jobcentre Plus who deal with benefits claims for advice - the number is free:

0800 055 6688

[caz247]

thats the only income i have also SSP of �71.05
per week. I have had one application for DLA turned down
I get no other money from my employer at all although
my position is still open for me to return when I am better
they do not pay me a penny