I'm sure there are other forum members who have been in the same position I find myself in.
I have a work pension and my understanding is I can claim the whole pot due to the MND diagnosis.
However my HR department say I need assessment (this may just be accessing health records & DS1500) by an independent medical professional and if they find I'm unfit for work I will be dismissed under health reasons (with 12 weeks notice). Then negotiate for my pension to be paid.
With my continued difficulty talking and as my job is all about communication I find it's become beyond me to keep working. A!so the dreaded fatigue. Currently on sick leave. Also realistically with a limited life expectancy I think time with family & friends more important than work...truthfully.
What I don't want is to be left without income (apart from PIP which I have) so wondered if anyone has been through the process of claiming their pension pot in entirety? I think the state pension can't be claimed any earlier?
Thanks all
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I have a work pension and my understanding is I can claim the whole pot due to the MND diagnosis.
However my HR department say I need assessment (this may just be accessing health records & DS1500) by an independent medical professional and if they find I'm unfit for work I will be dismissed under health reasons (with 12 weeks notice). Then negotiate for my pension to be paid.
With my continued difficulty talking and as my job is all about communication I find it's become beyond me to keep working. A!so the dreaded fatigue. Currently on sick leave. Also realistically with a limited life expectancy I think time with family & friends more important than work...truthfully.
What I don't want is to be left without income (apart from PIP which I have) so wondered if anyone has been through the process of claiming their pension pot in entirety? I think the state pension can't be claimed any earlier?
Thanks all
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