Had mental health issues to varying degrees all my adult life.
I was fortunate that while my children were young I was able to be a sahm as my exDH earned a good salary.
In 2004 I started my own business and worked very hard despite sometimes being very ill on and off with anxiety and depression. During this time I was taking several types of medication and receiving counselling and cbt.
Divorced in 2009 and now living in rented house.
18 months ago I had to give up work due to my mh, which was at the worst it had ever been. I didn't care about anyone or anything and if it hadn't been for my children I wouldn't be around today. I always had in the back of my mind that I couldn't do that to them.
I haven't been claiming any benefits because I had savings. I haven't even told HMRC that I'm no longer working.
Does anyone know what if anything I will be able to claim if my GP signs me off sick.?
Its me and 2 DC. Because of a low income we already receive partial Housing Benefits and CTC
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Not being able to work because of mh. What benefits would I be entitled to?
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VibeLover · 26/02/2016 12:16
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