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hafkhan

Hello everyone, 
I hope everyone is finding their way through life. 
My husband has chronic kidney disease and multiple other health conditions. We have a daughter (age 3) and a son (age 1). 
We are on universal credit and last month my husband got PIP. I have my family's responsibilities and I have been looking for work that suits my family's needs and is flexible. (Teacher by profession). 
Now I got an offer of freelancing translation and interpreting, for which I'll have to register myself as self-employed. Also, got another offer as a mid-day assistant at a school. (only 1 hour/day).

I have no idea how self-employment and part-time employment will affect Universal credit. 
I have left them a note in the journal asking about guidance but they weren't much help. 

Could someone please advise me on this matter?

Apologize for the rather lengthy text and thank you in advance. 

poppy123456

Does your husbands PIP include the daily living part? If so and you look after him for at least 35 hours per week then you need to report a change of circumstances, click caring and tell them you care for him. Your UC will then include the carers element of £168.81/month.

As a carer you will not be expected to look for work or attend any appointments in the future.

Has he also reported his health condition and been through the work capability assessment? If not then he needs to do this and make sure he sends a fit note within 7 days and continue to send them without any gaps until a decision is made on the WCA.

As a self employed person you will need to report the changes as a change of circumstances and tell them you're self employed. You will then need to report your earnings and expences on your journal on the last day of each assessment period. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-and-self-employment-quick-guide/universal-credit-and-self-employment-quick-guide

As you have the work allowance you will be able to earn a certain amount of money each month before the 55% deductions apply. If you claim for help with the rent your work allowance will be £344/month, if you don't it will be £573/month.

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I would just like to add a warm welcome @hafkhan. It is great to see you have joined us.

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