Hi Steven - I did a similar thing to you. The first thing you must do now is apply for JobSeekers Allowance (JSA) through your local JobCentrePlus. It's a palaver, but if you are honest about why you resigned ie pressure from employer after your ill-health, and the effect that their lack of understanding had on your mental well-being (this is always assuming that you are capable of work) you should get JSA. If you feel unable to continue working for anybody, you should apply for Incapacity Benefit, but you will probably need some support from your GP for this as they want to know the ins and outs of a nag's ar*e, and they will want some medical proof. I don't know what your illness was, but you might also qualify for Disability Living Allowance if you have trouble walking or looking after yourself. Have you thought of taking your employer to a tribunal? It sounds like you have a case for Constructive Dismissal against them if they failed to make any adjustments to your work conditions after such a long time off sick.