Carer wanting to set up business

MrsRed

Hello everyone, this is my first time posting on these boards, apologies if I've posted in the wrong part. 

I'm a carer to my husband we are claiming PIP ESA and Carers allowance, I'm desperately wanting to set up my own business. I'm unable to get a clear answer on if this is something I can do without affecting my husband and I's money?. I'm aware carers can earn up to £120 per week or up to 16hrs, but unclear if that would affect our ESA.

I'm very apprehensive as it took us a long time to get onto PIP (Court hearing and all) I don't want to do anything to jeopardize it, especially with not knowing if my business idea will take of as I hope and even if it does it will be years before I see anything in the way of a profit I'm sure. 

If anyone could help I'll be very grateful, Thank you.

CockneyRebel

Hi @MrsRed and welcome

Depending on whether your ESA is contribution based or income related you may be able to do permitted work.

You should get trained advice from an agency near you

Adrian_Scope

Hi @MrsRed, have you managed to find support at an agency near you, or figured out if your husband’s ESA is contribution based or income related? 

thespiceman

Hello @MrsRed  Please can I suggest speak to your local county council. They often have business advisors and also could tell you the benefit situation.

This is some thing I had to do when I set up mine. A long time ago.

Wish you success in everything you do.

Take care.

@thespiceman