Permitted work before claiming ESA?

LittleWombleNose

Hi all,

I'll cut a very long story short and say that I'm about to submit a new claim for contributions-based ESA. I have been out of work due to a debilitating health issue. To keep me feeling a bit more chipper, I've been selling bits and bobs from charity shops on eBay - I have a business account on eBay/PayPal, and have declared to HMRC. I work between 4-6 hours per week, depending on how my health is. (This week I've done nothing other than go to the Post Office) I earn £65 max per week averaged out. This would fall under 'Permitted work', but I haven't made the claim yet! I would describe it as a hobby, though I understand in its legal definition, it is a business.

Will my claim for ESA be denied because of this?

I'm wondering how best to proceed.

TIA

TELLIT01

Your claim wouldn't be denied, but it is likely that the income would be considered as earnings and therefore taken into account on your claim.

benniebert

TELLIT01 wrote: »

Your claim wouldn't be denied, but it is likely that the income would be considered as earnings and therefore taken into account on your claim.

Why??? When it is clearly a contribution based claim.


Earnings don't affect such a claim provided that it is covered by the Permitted Work rules.
Many people claim C ESA, yet still work for their employer albeit on an agreed reduction of hours to get it accepted as Permitted Work.

LittleWombleNose

Thanks for the response Feel much better about sending it off now.