Can anyone with a good understanding of benefits help me out please?

[alltummy]

I'm 25 weeks pregnant and absolutely hating my job. I've been there 8 years but the last year or so has been unbearable. It is a small company and I don't really know what else I can do about the favouritism etc. I am in tears most days! My midwife has suggested I go on the sick until I can start maternity leave. My husband has taken a pay cut recently and I just don't know how we can manage. My physical well-being and my mental health have to come first. Doesn't anyone know if we will be entitled to anything extra other than the £90 sick pay or whatever it is? He is on about 18k now. Thanks in advance

If you have been in your job 8 years why would you only receive £90 ? You should receive full pay for sickness
Do you work full time ?
Check your company policy to find out exactly how much you would receive and for how long
You would need a weekly sick note from your doctor to give to your employer

Secondly, how much maternity pay will you receive and for how long

Once child is born apply for child benefit

Once child is born, you may be eligible as a family for universal credit (what was working tax credits)

Sorry to hear about your situation. I would do a benefit check on entitled to or turn2us online, first receiving SSP and your husband's wage (always worth double checking whether you'll get anything) and then another benefit check once the child arrives. As the other poster mentioned, it will be whether you're entitled to any universal credit.

Happy to answer other questions!

Jesus jemihap, was that really necessary? This is money matters, not AIBU.

alltummy, as the others have said, when baby arrives do a benefits check because you'll be entitle to child benefit and possibly other tax credits then.

You can get signed off sick and apply for Universal Credit and also apply for local council tax relief separately with your local council.

For both benefits you can apply online on websites.

Do you receive any benefits currently? If so please get a proper benefits check before applying for universal credit. And get someone to g through wit you exactly what you need to do to manage a universal credit claim. There are lots of expectations on claimants and you are expected to actively engage with your claim regardless of your circumstances.

If you do not currently claim benefits depending on your husband's income you should be able to claim some universal credit incl help towards your rent if you rent. You may also be able to claim council tax reduction via your local council.

Do you already have children? If not then its unlikely you ll get anything other than sap until baby is born.