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flag Nearly 3 million UK workers are on long-term sick leave, relying on benefits like Universal Credit and ESA.

flag Nearly three million UK workers are off sick long-term, prompting widespread use of DWP benefits. flag Universal Credit offers monthly support from £316.98 to £628.10 based on circumstances, while Employment and Support Allowance provides up to £140.55 weekly for those in the support group, with initial rates of £72.90 or £92.05 depending on age. flag ESA may be backdated if claims exceed 13 weeks. flag Statutory Sick Pay, at £118.75 weekly for up to 28 weeks, is available to eligible employees earning at least £125 weekly, with the first three days unpaid unless recent sick pay was received. flag Applications for Universal Credit and ESA can be submitted online or via the Jobcentre Plus helpline. flag Benefit rates are set to rise in April, potentially increasing income for applicants.

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