Sick pay

[Jo jo]

Is my partner who has MND better to stop working or go sick financially. I work.

[Kayleigh]

Hi Jo Jo,

That isn't an easy question to answer because some benefits are means tested.

Also, there might be other financial considerations e.g. some people are members of a company pension scheme that offers early retirement on ill-health grounds and/or there might be some financial provision under the terms of their life insurance (if they have any).

Concerning benefits:-

PIP isn't means tested (and can be applied for whether your partner is working or not) but some other benefits are - there are further details (including links to online Benefits Calculators) on the gov.uk website:-

Disability and sickness benefits:-
http://https://www.gov.uk/financial-help-disabled/disability-and-sickness-benefits

Benefits Calculators:-
http://https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

Love and best wishes to you and your family,

Kayleigh x

[Kayleigh]

Hi again Jo Jo,

You might find that the MNDA's Benefits Advice Service is helpful:-

http://https://www.mndassociation.org/support-and-information/our-services/benefits-advice/