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Weekly compensation

If you’re injured and can’t do your usual job, you may be able to apply to get weekly compensation. This is financial support that helps replace part of your income, so you’ll still get paid while you recover.

Am I eligible for weekly compensation?

If you qualify, you usually became eligible for weekly compensation on day 8 after your injury. If this isn’t your first time off work for the same injury, or it’s for approved surgery, payment may be available straight away. 

Answer the questions below to see if you're eligible.

1. Are you employed?

You need to be an employee, self-employed or a shareholder-employee. This must be at the time of the accident and on the day of, or day before your medical certificate shows you are unable to do some or all of your usual work duties.

Learn about applying

Find out what you need to do before applying for weekly compensation and what happens once you apply. 

Learn about applying

Understanding weekly compensation for employees

Weekly compensation for employees

Learn when to expect your first payment and how payments might change over time if you’re a PAYE employee.

Calculating weekly compensation for employees

Walk through how weekly compensation is calculated if you are a PAYE employee, with clear examples for different situations.

Resources

Here you will find videos and guides to help you understand and learn about weekly compensation if you are an employee.

Understanding weekly compensation for self-employed

Weekly compensation for self-employed

Learn how weekly compensation works if you are self-employed, steps to take and what might impact your payments.

Calculating weekly compensation for self-employed

Walk through how weekly compensation is calculated if you are self-employed, with clear examples for different situations.

Resources

Here you will find videos and guides to help you understand and learn about weekly compensation if you are self-employed.