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Working & ESA

venomx
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Was sectioned for 3.5yrs with Paranoid Schizophrenia, been out for 2.5 years now and hoping to get a little bit of work, about 8hrs per week.

I currently receive ESA Support & DLA/PIP

If i do start work, do i have to declare it to DWP & can this affect my benefits ?

Thanks:beer:

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  • poppy12345
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    venomx wrote: »
    Was sectioned for 3.5yrs with Paranoid Schizophrenia, been out for 2.5 years now and hoping to get a little bit of work, about 8hrs per week.

    I currently receive ESA Support & DLA/PIP

    If i do start work, do i have to declare it to DWP & can this affect my benefits ?

    Thanks:beer:
    You can do permitted work but you'll need to tell them you're doing this and you need to fill out the PW1 form. You can work up to 15.59 hours per week and earn no more than £131.50 after deductions.


    https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/Permitted-Work-Rules


    Do be aware that if the work you do contradicts the reasons for your ESA claim then it can go against you the next time you're re-assessed. It may also prompt a re-assessment earlier.
  • venomx
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    poppy12345 wrote: »
    You can do permitted work but you'll need to tell them you're doing this and you need to fill out the PW1 form. You can work up to 15.59 hours per week and earn no more than £131.50 after deductions.


    https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/Permitted-Work-Rules


    Do be aware that if the work you do contradicts the reasons for your ESA claim then it can go against you the next time you're re-assessed. It may also prompt a re-assessment earlier.

    The predicament is i'm able to do a few hours in the morning, but because of my mental health I wouldnt be comfortable doing any more.
  • poppy12345
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    venomx wrote: »
    The predicament is i'm able to do a few hours in the morning, but because of my mental health I wouldnt be comfortable doing any more.
    The most important thing is considering whether this work contradicts the reasons for your claim. I noticed you're waiting for a re-assessment.
  • venomx
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    poppy12345 wrote: »
    The most important thing is considering whether this work contradicts the reasons for your claim. I noticed you're waiting for a re-assessment.

    Yes, still waiting for the result of my ESA50 :mad:
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