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ESA Support Group: Change of circumstances supply work

Hi All

I had my assessment a month ago, and found out today I am in the support group! I have recently started in order to try build my confidence up and gain a little independance on my counsellor's advice a supply work nursery job (with children) the most hour's I have done so far in the week have been 20.

This is my second week there , the first I did two half days to settle me in. I sent on my first day to the DWP the "change of circumstances form" they send out when they remind you about your fit note, stating that I have a new job and what sort it was.. Though am so confused, as do I need to back this up with a phone call? And as I think the over 20 hours (though next week I am on 15) is over the ESA limit, would I need to sign off totally to get my P45? Or would some of it count as permitted work? any help would be greatfully appreciated :)
"No one can change the past. The only thing we can do is strive to make up for our mistakes. Why must we make up for our mistakes, you ask? Because in so doing...we can find the way back to our path. And once we've found our path we can move on from our past mistakes toward a brighter future"

Phoenix Wright in Ace Attorney Rise from the Ashes

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  • TELLIT01
    TELLIT01 Posts: 18,612 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper PPI Party Pooper
    You must work less than 16 hours per week for Permitted Work on ESA. Even 15 hours per week on minimum wage (assuming you are over 25) would put you well over the earnings limit if you are single. You need to contact ESA to let them know the situation.
  • Feyfangirl
    Feyfangirl Posts: 431 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    cool thankyou, im ringing them now :) im 22 :)
    "No one can change the past. The only thing we can do is strive to make up for our mistakes. Why must we make up for our mistakes, you ask? Because in so doing...we can find the way back to our path. And once we've found our path we can move on from our past mistakes toward a brighter future"

    Phoenix Wright in Ace Attorney Rise from the Ashes
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