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<p>The Government has already increased the rate of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) this
year, in April the rate of SSP was increased by the September 2023 CPI of 6.7% to
£116.75. This represents a £20 per week increase in the rate of SSP since 2021.</p><p>
</p><p>SSP is just one part of our welfare safety net and our wider Government offer
to support people in times of need. Anybody who is on a low level of income during
the period that they are sick and who requires further financial support may be able
to claim Universal Credit, depending on their personal circumstances.</p>
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