Can you work while on PIP?

emmagrainger
emmagrainger Community member Posts: 3 Listener
edited August 2018 in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi I have just been awarded PIP and was just wondering if I take a job I jave been offered will I need to get in touch and tell them I am going to work? Also will my PIP get stopped? 

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  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Scope Posts: 10,511 Championing
    Hi @emmagrainger and welcome to the community! Congratulations on being awarded PIP :)
    You can work while being on PIP, the purpose of the benefit is to cover extra costs of disability/ support you may need. Very best of luck with your job :)
  • emmagrainger
    emmagrainger Community member Posts: 3 Listener
    Thank you! ? the job I have been offered is quite hands on if needed and think I may get it took me and do i need to get in touch and do a change of circumstances?
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    People do work and claim PIP, however if the work you do contradicts your reasons for claiming PIP then there could be problems in the future. It totally depends on the job you do and your reasons for claiming PIP.
  • emmagrainger
    emmagrainger Community member Posts: 3 Listener
    Brilliant thanks 
  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Scope Posts: 10,511 Championing
    No problem @emmagrain I would just look at the job specification to see if it would be something that is suitable for yourself. Also, have you looked at access to work? There is the possibility of having reasonable adjustment and support to carry out the job. Very best of luck and please do keep us up to date!

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