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Albus Dumbledore · 09-02-2014, 09:32 PM

Hi,
I struggle with my mental health and because of this, I sometimes need a couple of weeks off work. I already claim DLA and tax credits, but when I'm not working, I only get SSP. Am I entitled to housing benefit for the weeks that I'm off work and claiming SSP? I'm finding it so confusing and have just had nearly 2 weeks off work, which is going to screw me over financially. I need to get at least £900 after tax and because of my time off this month, I'm looking at 6-700, which is going to cause problems, especially with the cold weather, which is meaning that I'm spending more than usual on heating.
Does anyone have any ideas or help?

09-02-2014, 09:32 PM	#1
Albus Dumbledore Ella Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: south England I am currently:	Housing Benefit? Hi, I struggle with my mental health and because of this, I sometimes need a couple of weeks off work. I already claim DLA and tax credits, but when I'm not working, I only get SSP. Am I entitled to housing benefit for the weeks that I'm off work and claiming SSP? I'm finding it so confusing and have just had nearly 2 weeks off work, which is going to screw me over financially. I need to get at least £900 after tax and because of my time off this month, I'm looking at 6-700, which is going to cause problems, especially with the cold weather, which is meaning that I'm spending more than usual on heating. Does anyone have any ideas or help?