NHS Sick Pay 6 Months Calculator
For NHS employees with more than five years of continuous service, the NHS Sick Pay Entitlement 2025 helps confirm your entitlement to six months’ full pay followed by six months’ half pay. This easy-to-use tool gives an instant overview of your long-term sick pay entitlement, helping you plan ahead with confidence.
To keep track of your absence record, the NHS 12-Month Rolling Sickness Calculator can show how much sick leave has been used within a rolling year. If you’d like to view updated pay calculations under the latest rules, the NHS Sick Pay Calculator provides up-to-date pay rate information and guidance, including projections for NHS sick pay after 6 months. You can also use the NHS Sick Pay Length of Service Calculator for more personalized insights.
These calculators are based on Agenda for Change policies, giving NHS employees transparent and accurate information about their financial support during periods of sickness. For official UK guidance, see the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) details on GOV.UK.
FAQs
Q1: Who qualifies for six months’ sick pay?
A: NHS staff with at least five years of continuous service are usually entitled to six months’ full pay followed by six months’ half pay. This is part of the NHS sick pay length of service rules.
Q2: Is the six-month entitlement automatic?
A: Not always. It depends on your recent sickness history and whether you have used your entitlement within the previous 12 months.
Q3: What happens after 12 months of sickness?
A: After your paid sick leave entitlement ends, you may qualify for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or other benefits, depending on your circumstances.
Q4: Does the six-month rule apply to all NHS staff?
A: Yes, the entitlement applies to employees covered under Agenda for Change, but some locally employed or bank staff may have different terms.
Q5: Can my entitlement reset?
A: Yes. NHS sick pay works on a rolling 12-month basis, so once previous absences fall outside that period, your entitlement may refresh. The calculators help track NHS sick pay after 6 months and beyond.