More than half of British workers (52%) would not be able to sustain themselves financially for more than three months, if they were off work due to ill health.

Almost a third (30%) would not be able to last a month, but 9% believed that they would be able to survive for a year or longer.

The research, commissioned by Aviva, has uncovered a gap in financial protection, and awareness when it comes to support that would be received should an individual find themselves ill and unable to work.

Almost one in five (19%) know which Statutory Sick Pay they would receive but even more (26%) incorrectly believe they would receive much more.

Steve Bridger, head of group risk, Aviva, UK Health, said that group income protection can help employers to address many of the concerns that the insurers research has revealed and provide peace of mind to their employees.

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