does the work allowance on universal credit apply if you are self employed?

vickytoria21
vickytoria21 Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
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hi everyone.. i have limited capability for work and work related activity but i have just got a self-employed job as an expert by experience in mental health.  i might not get many hours.  i can't find anything to say that self-employed earnings can be taken into account as my work allowance? Any help appreciated.

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    Yes it does because you still receive earnings when self employed.

    If you start working you must report the changes. As self employed you will need to attend a gateway appointment at your local job centre. You will also need to report your earnings and expenses on your journal on the last day of each assessment period. 

  • vickytoria21
    vickytoria21 Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    awww thankyou... ive been searching the whole internet to try and find out.. lol
  • Albus_Alumni
    Albus_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 11,373 Championing
    Hey @vickytoria21 and welcome to the community. 

    I know Poppy has already answered your question, but I wanted to stop in and say howdy and congratulations on the new job, that sounds really interesting. :)

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