Are you able to speak with your manager or HR and be switched into a role more suitable for you at this time so that you can work the 8 weeks before baby and then get SMP? You can ask for a reasonable adjustment, but that may only be suitable if you could work in some capacity at all right now, like in admin until the baby is due. If they can't vary your role at all and/or you must stay off sick then you won'tbe entitled to any SMP like you say. I'd speak with your midwife to see what they recommend but also query disability benefits in line with your illness right now. You have Dr's notes to support a claim. I hope you can get something sorted. X
@Rhiannon that’s a great idea. Thanks love xx
I’m having a similar issue as well!! I work in an agency that doesnt offer maternity pay and I can’t work due to my pregnancy being a safety risk so I have had resulted to being on universal credit to help me with my financial needs. If you go on the gov website you can see what financial support that the government can provide for you hope that helps x