Hi, my name is Trusty! Advice on direct payments policy
Trusty
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Im looking for some advise I'm currently receiving LCWRA, EESA & UC benefits. However, my son has given up work to look after his son who has autism and SOD. He has put in for direct payments and was asking if I would look after my grandson under the direct payments policy.
Can I do this without my benefits being affected.
Can I do this without my benefits being affected.
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LCWRA is part of UC and not a separate benefit. If he will be paying you then this would be classed as earnings. For your ESA you can do permitted work. You must make sure you work less than 16 hours per week and earn no more than £167/week. You must tell ESA that you're working and will need to fill out a PW1 form. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/employment-and-support-allowance-permitted-work-form/permitted-work-factsheetFor UC you will have the work allowance which means a certain amount of earnings will be disregarded before the 55% deductions apply. If you claim for help with any rent your work allowance will be £379/month, if you don't it will be £631/month. You must report a change of circumstances on your journal and tell them that you're working.Your earnings will be taxable income, as well as your New style ESA.
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