uif labour doesnt want to pay

i was working due to the fact i came invalid where i was sick i was even dismissed at work i stayed a while at hospital i even lost contact with my employer the time when i felt a bit better i just found out i was dismised from work so i app**** for my uif it was rejected i made an appeal then it was also rejected am failing to understand cos i was very sick i didn't have time to think about money but my health how was i gonna apply when i was lying in bed i even have supporting documents from my doctor even now am still on treatment i cant support myself fact am no longer working whats happening with my money i just need help so this mater can be dealt with UIF is to help when u are unemployed but it seems like the government is failing us the sick