sick pay

[PRETTYgreenEYES]

I work for a family club as a barmaid, and in may i need to take a week or to 2 off as i'm having an operation and will be unable to work while i recover, can i slaim state sick pay during this time as i seem to fit the criteria but i don't think i'm under a contract

[Crystal Tipps]

Don't know if you've already seen these, but they might help :)

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/Pay/DG_10027238
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Bfsl1/BenefitsAndFinancialSupport/DG_10018786