Petitions/Statutory sick pay from day 1 of absence for those with chronic illness
StatusClosed
Opened4 Jun 2025
Closes4 Dec 2025
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Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We think the government needs to introduce better support for those with chronic illnesses, including statutory sick pay for any time off relating to the illness from the first day of being off sick. We think those who can provide evidence of a chronic condition should not have to financially suffer

At the moment, we feel there is not enough financial help for those with chronic conditions. Although PIP is available for some, some people with chronic conditions do not qualify as they aren't affected all the time. Many with chronic conditions may experience flare ups leaving them unable to work, and without access to financial support can leave people in debt.

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Ben Obese-Jecty
1Ben Obese-Jecty MP
Huntingdon
39
Sam Carling
2Sam Carling MP
North West Cambridgeshire
10
Dr Roz Savage
3Dr Roz Savage MP
South Cotswolds
7
Emma Lewell
4Emma Lewell MP
South Shields
6
Tom Hayes
5Tom Hayes MP
Bournemouth East
5
Mike Wood
6Mike Wood MP
Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
4
Jeff Smith
7Jeff Smith MP
Manchester Withington
4
Sir Julian Lewis
8Sir Julian Lewis MP
New Forest East
4
Ian Sollom
9Ian Sollom MP
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
4
Martin Vickers
10Martin Vickers MP
Brigg and Immingham
3