ESA and DBS check

Karen_08
Karen_08 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
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

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    It will not prompt a review and a DBS check will have no bearing on your ESA claim.
  • Karen_08
    Karen_08 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    Thank you Poppy for your reply and reassurance  :)
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    A DBS says more about your criminal history than your ability to work @Karen_08 :)

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