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I'm in ESA support group. Can I work alongside studying? Will they lower my award?
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samantham06
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Hi everyone my names sam.
I get ESA support group income related and contribution based. I got approval for studying part time with the open uni for (they say) 18 hours. But I rarely do this. I struggle. This is as I get PIP high rate on both
Pip have said it's ok to work 3 evenings a week despite getting high rate mobility for needing assistance to go out when bad. As my conditions are variable. I find this hard to believe. But spoke to a decision maker today. Said I was going out more alone but she said if I continued to improve then ring up after 18 months of stability as I might get bad again.
ESA I'm having a nightmare with. I'm due to start 12 hours a week work tomorrow. I cant find anywhere online if you can do this permitted work alongside studying I've already been approved for? Could someone help please? And what can I quote them if needed? Expecting a battle.
I mean, it's unlikely il stick to it. But want to try.
Will they lower my award? They said they may not till next year for new assessment. But you never know.
Very stressed and worried.
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Hi PIP and working isn't a problem as many people get PIP and work full time, I think its ok to work 16 hours on ESA.
some info here:
https://www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance/working-while-you-claim
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Thankyou I'm just not sure if you can do this and study part time too (classed as 18 hours a week)
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