ESA and DBS check

Karen_08
Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
Hello
I am thinking of doing some online voluntary work for a UK charity, which would include a DBS check. The hours would be around 3 hours a fortnight and is a listening support role. I am on contributions based ESA in the support group and just wondering if having a DBS check would trigger a reassessment at all? I am overdue (my original claim was mid-2019), but think that reassessments are still on hold for now?
I would of course notify the DWP of my voluntary work if I decide to go ahead with it. I'm just a bit worried that they might consider a DBS check as being 'fit for work', which I am not.
Thank you
I am thinking of doing some online voluntary work for a UK charity, which would include a DBS check. The hours would be around 3 hours a fortnight and is a listening support role. I am on contributions based ESA in the support group and just wondering if having a DBS check would trigger a reassessment at all? I am overdue (my original claim was mid-2019), but think that reassessments are still on hold for now?
I would of course notify the DWP of my voluntary work if I decide to go ahead with it. I'm just a bit worried that they might consider a DBS check as being 'fit for work', which I am not.
Thank you
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It will not prompt a review and a DBS check will have no bearing on your ESA claim.
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Thank you Poppy for your reply and reassurance0
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A DBS says more about your criminal history than your ability to work @Karen_080
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