How can i reduce my hours and what can I claim to help
After having to work full time from part time, I am struggling, I’m not sure how long I can carry on
I am self employed so if I work less I earn less and can’t afford that
i have just got another diagnosis on top of two other chronic illnesses
has anyone else managed to go p/t and if so what did you claim
I don’t get dla or pip or anything at the moment
I want to work just feel full time will make me even more I’ll
thanks for reading
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Hi @Ktt75 welcome to the group.
My husband is self employed and has been for a long time - it can be a mine field with what you can/can't claim.
so i am hoping some of our members who are in the know can advise you. Good luck.
Please don't worry if you do not get a reply quickly as we tend to pop in and out of the site during the day.
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start a claim for PIP as soon as possible as that's what it's there for. it's not means tested (as in, your income from PIP won't change by your employment). You can't claim DLA any more.
if you force yourself to work full time when your body is telling you not to it will have long term consequences.
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You can check entitlement to Universal Credit, whether you'll qualify will depend on your circumstances. If you live with a partner you claim as a couple. Use a benefits calculator to check entitlement. As self employed you will need to report your earnings and expenses onto your journal each month. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/Intro/Home?cid=ac5d6c00-9780-4d35-b43f-74ffede3e2c5
If you earn less than 16x NMW per month then you can report a health condition and send in fit notes to start the work capability assessment off. https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-disability-universal-credit
Before applying for PIP you should have a look at the descriptors to see if you may qualify. It's not awarded based on any diagnosis or your ability to work. What matters is how your conditions affect you against the 12 PIP activities. https://pipinfo.net/
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