going on the sick

A question about : going on the sick

My mum works as a cleaner but went to the doctor today and he told her that she has some kind of condition that means doing this job is not doing her any good he offered to sign her off on the sick. But my mum doesnt think that she can afford to go on the sick. What benefits are available to her if she does take this option?

Best answers:

• The benefits she may be entitled to are summarised in the guide here Sick or disabled SD1
  Further information available on the Disability Alliance site Disability Alliance Sick or Disabled !checklist
  The DWP website also has more detailed information DWP working age index
  Together with the CAB adviceguide site CAB adviceguide here