Physical Injuries

If you did not get medical treatment after the attack, and you are now feeling pain or discomfort, you should have your injuries checked by your doctor.

If you are unable to work because of your injuries, you should tell your employer. Your employer may ask you to fill in a self-certificate form or to get a sick note from your doctor or the hospital to show that you are sick. You may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if you are sick for four days or more. Your employer may pay you more than this depending on your contract of employment. If you are not eligible for SSP from your employer, or if you are sel-employed or unemployed and if you are under the state age for retirement you may be able to get Incapacity Benefit. You should fill in a claim form which you can pick up at doctors, hospitals or social security offices. You should send this completed form to your social security office. This must be done within 3 months of the first day for which you are claiming benefit. If you are not eligible for SSP or Incapacity Benefit you may be able to claim Income Support.

For more information about benefits please contact the Benefits Agency (local office and freeline number are listed in the phone book) or contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB).