Today, that has been extended to include people who claim income related employment and support allowance , jobseekers allowance , income support, savings pension credit or housing benefit.must self-isolate for ten days, while members of their household must stay at home for 14 days.What is statutory sick pay ?To qualify for sick pay, you must work for an employer and earn on average at least £120 per week .
Businesses didn't have to pay any money for someone who was shielding before this date. This scheme ended on August 1. Low-income Brits who aren't in the household but have been identified as being in close contact with an infected person will also receive £13 a day, up to £182, for every day they have to self-isolate for.