Illnesses and injuries can sometimes stop people from working - either for a short period of time such as days or weeks, or on a longer term basis. You may be entitled to receive financial help if you can't work for these reasons.
Find out about claiming this weekly benefit (Short Term Incapacity Allowance) if you are unfit for work due to sickness or injury
Basic information about claiming Long Term Incapacity Allowance if you have a long term sickness or injury
Basic information about claiming this benefit if you are sick or injured and unlikely to ever be able to work again
If you have a long-term medical condition that has lasted or is expected to last for at least 6 months, you may be able to claim Income Support