Resigning, Universal credit & mental health

[Mumofoneandanotherontheway]

Someone I know is looking to resign from work as it’s effecting her mental health. Although she doesn’t feel she is ready to go straight into employment right away. How could this effect her UC? Her doctor has already recommended she stays off & has offered a ‘not fit to work note’. She’s worried if she resigns, UC will stop paying her. She’s the only breadwinner in the family.

She would be better to exhaust all sick pay first. If she is only entitled to ssp then that should run for 28 weeks. At least if she receives SSP she will still benefit from the work allowance. It's best to go off sick and let the employer finish you.