Statutory Sick Pay - is it pro rata for part time?

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Or is the £70 a flat rate?

Thanks

I'm pretty sure you get the full amount if you're working at least 16 hours. Years since I was pg, though, but hopefully some night owl will spot this and give you an accurate answer.

I have always been self employed part time & have always got the full rate.

from DWP website;

Can I get it?
You must have worked for your employer under a contract of service. Even if it is your first day of work with a new employer and you become sick part way through the day you may be entitled to SSP.

To get SSP you must be:

Aged between 16 or over and under 65 (these age limits will be removed from 1 October 2006).
Sick for at least 4 or more days in a row (including weekends and bank holidays). This is known as a Period of Incapacity for Work.
Earn, before tax and National Insurance an average of £84.00 a week. This is called the Lower Earnings Limit for National Insurance Contributions (NIC). The amount you need to earn is lower than the amount when you have to start paying NIC?s.
Your earnings are averaged, over an 8 week period before your sickness began. This period may vary slightly depending on whether you are paid weekly or monthly paid, or at other intervals. If you have just started your job the calculation may be different, contact your employer for more information.

How much will I get?
If your average earnings before deductions such as tax and National Insurance (NI) are £84.00 a week or more:

Standard rate £70.05 from April 2006
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thanks