PIP

cheddah

Does anyone know if your PIP stops if you return to work (part time)? I'm in the support group.

Thanks

poppy123456

Support Group refers to ESA and has nothing to do with PIP. PIP isn't means tested so yes you can work and claim this. You do not need to tell PIP you're working.

If you're also claiming ESA then you can do permitted work but you must make sure it's less than 16 hours per week and earn less than £183.50/week. Any more than this and your ESA will end. You must tell ESA you're working and will need to fill out a PW1 form.

Please also be aware that for both benefits, if the work you do contradicts the reasons why you're claiming them then it could go against you at your next review.

cheddah

Thanks for that info. I just expected ESA to end if I return to work.

Regarding PIP, I am living with the consequences of a brain injury. It affects everything somewhat. Do you know how I check what reasons they've given me for my claim?

My aim is to get off benefits entirely, but I am nervous about taking it too quickly. Do you know if there is anyone I can get some advice from?

poppy123456

Details here about permitted work while claiming ESA. You can ignore the supported permitted work part. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/employment-and-support-allowance-permitted-work-form/permitted-work-factsheet

For your PIP it will depend on where you actually scored those points and how your conditions affect you. Many people claim PIP and work.

For further advice you can speak to an advice agency near you. Not sure what other advice they can give you because only you will know where you scored those points and for what reason.

cheddah

Thanks for that .

I actually don't know which areas I scored points on. How do I find that out?