Financial Help For Depression Sufferers in the UK

[drnev]

Hi, I need some advice, I'm thinking I can't possibly be the only person in this situation.
I lost my job ( was made redundant ) in Feb last year, since then, I've not been able to look for a job, ( just can't bring myself to do it, afraid the extra rejection might just prove I am the worthless piece of crud I think I am ! ).......I don't recieve job seekers anymore as it runs out after 6 months.....( nice to know that after 30 years on the 40 % tax bracket .. ) so now I have no income.... I've been " living off " my girlfriend, but as you can imagine, she's just about had enough of me......depression and no job....jeeeez, I'm a catch................................................can anyone please, please advise me...Is there anything I can do ?

Thanks

[Zaf]

Hi

I dont know anything about benefits but I would suggest going to the Citizens Advice Beauro as they would almost certainly be able to tell you what you may be entitled to

xx

[overcastrainbow]

You would be entitled to statuary sick pay if you have been signed off by the doctors.

But it does only last 6 months then you get a medical check up and they tend to not see depression as a disability in my experience.

It may help you get by untill you get a job.

Plan your day with a chart. when theres things i find immensly difficult i plan it out. that way i tend to get more done.

it is still hard but it helps.