Question about Transition from [support-based]ESA(was a PIP claimer as well) into work

JustEmma
JustEmma Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited June 2017 in PIP, DLA, and AA
I have an interview tomorrow for a position as a personal assistant. The hours for this are 4½-5 hours, 3 days a week. and 1 hour a night 5 days a week. Bringing it to 18.5-19 hours a week. This would be my first job in over 3 years due to poor mental health. And I am very eager to begin as I have felt useless these past years. However, I currently Rent my flat here in Edinburgh at 600/pcm. And I do not think i would be able to continue living here if I am accepted for this position, I was just hoping to see if anyone is aware of any aditional support i may be entitled to, until I would be able to either hold down a second job, without jeopardising my mental well-being, or have an increase in hours?

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  • gnmeads
    gnmeads Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 187 Empowering

    Hi welcome to the community!

    You should be able to get housing benefit and council tax benefit though this depends on your local authority. You may be able to get working  tax credit as well but that is down to how severe they think your condition is.

  • Sam_Alumni
    Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,602 Championing
    Hi, you can try the benefits calculator to see what else you could be entitled to.

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