You asked about Statutory Sick Pay (SSP): here is how it works, how much you could get and how it is paid.
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Below you’ll find how much you could get, how it is paid and how the scheme works.
Amounts can change each tax year, so always check the latest rates on the official page.
Support you may be entitled to
Up to 28 weeksPaid by employerTaxable
💷 How much & how it is paid
- Who can get it: Employees who are too ill to work
- How much: £123.25 a week or 80% of normal weekly earnings, whichever is lower (2026/27)
- How long: Up to 28 weeks
- How it's paid: By your employer through payroll
⚙️ How it works
Eligibility is decided by the responsible body based on your circumstances. Once your claim is approved, payments are made according to the scheme’s rules. Report any change in your circumstances so your payments stay correct.
🧮 Check what you could get
Use an independent benefits calculator linked from GOV.UK to estimate what you may be entitled to before you claim.
Your employer decides whether you qualify; you can ask HMRC if you disagree.