This may seem tactless, since everyone will now be cancelling her contracts, what will the arrangements be for signing on at the local job centre
She could try for sickness benefit (or whatever they call it) but my understanding is that the DWP staff have as their objectives to find reasons why a person can not sign on as sick
In 1993 a lady on long term sick was effectively told "Your not entitled to sickness benefit becase we believe you can work, there's a vacancy at the local college for a nude model you can apply for"

If Nush can not walk how will she be able to make it in every fortnight and how will she be able to prove she is actively seeking employment.
BTW I hear that the mugger has a nice social worker and a private jet for his expenses paid safari trip to Africa all ready to go.