ESA question regarding voluntary work

Heartman
Heartman Community member Posts: 15 Listener
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
I have found a voluntary job in an effort to get myself back to the work place. Two hours a week volunteering in a library. Is it required that I declare this to the dwp? I am in receipt of ESA. I imagine it's a requirement. I do also wonder if this might trigger another assessment. thank you

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    Yes, you must tell them you're working, even when volunteering. https://www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance/working-while-you-claim Although it's voluntary, if the work you do contradicts the reasons why you're claiming ESA then it can go against you at your next review.

  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,554 Online Community Programme Lead
    Sounds like a good position @Heartman. Are you looking forward to starting? 
  • Heartman
    Heartman Community member Posts: 15 Listener
    I've struggled to hold down work in the past, i hope this time it will be different. 
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,906 Championing
    Keeping everything crossed for you @Heartman :) Please let us know how you get on!
  • Heartman
    Heartman Community member Posts: 15 Listener
    ok, I've done the right thing and sent off the correct forms. I just hope that i'm not called in for another assessment because the last one was an absolute nightmare. Please folks, reassure me that i've done the right thing. 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    There's lots of people that work while claiming ESA, whether it's paid or unpaid. It won't be possible for anyone to be able to tell you whether the work you do contradicts the reasons why you're claiming ESA because we don't know anything about your conditions and how they affect you.

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