Almost a third of those with long Covid have been struggling with symptoms for more than two years, with many forced to take months off work 🔎 lauriehavelock explores what rights you have and what financial help is available
“We have often seen people pushing themselves back into work before they have fully recovered or are able to manage their symptoms just in order to get paid,” she says.
Under the scheme, companies are obliged to pay a minimum of £99.35 a week to employees unable to work due to illness for a maximum of 28 weeks. Don’t be tempted by adverts offering debt plans that cost you a fee – you don’t need to spend money to get help. Debt charity StepChange also offers a short-term Covid Payment Plan for people who just need a bit more time and a bit more forbearance to get back to resuming full payments on debts built up during the pandemic.The Household Support Fund offers financial help with everyday expenses including energy bills, broadband, phone bills, clothing and essential transport costs. If you live in England contact your local council to see if you are eligible.
The ruling doesn’t mean other employers have to follow suit, however. The TUC has called on government a number of times to ensure everyone with long Covid is recognised as disabled under the Equality Act.
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