Hi,
I am new here and just after some advice. Ihavent't worked for a number of years due to mental and physical health problems. I was advised by a psychiatrist to take up a hobby to help with my mental health problems and I do enjoy crafting but it can be expensive. I used to sell some makes on facebook to cover the cost of materials and somebody reported me as working which was completely false, I had proof that I wasnt making any profit, so i have website on Shopify, I receive universal credit and personal disability payment.
However, would I be allowed to craft and sell crafts to cover costs or would that affect my universal credit and pip ? I rarely go out of the house and my mind never shuts off which leads to panic attacks etc. Crafting helps to occupy my mind a little but I dont know how it works. Do I have to inform them of outgoings/incomings, will they say you are fit for work if you are crafting at home etc. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
