If a person is receiving PIP's & non-income related ESA what can they earn on top of that?

Chris_shallal
Chris_shallal Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited March 2022 in Benefits and income
I am trying to find out if a person is receiving PIP's and non-income related ESA what if anything can they earn on top of that. 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    edited March 2022
    Hi,
    PIP isn't means tested so earnings don't affect that.
    For ESA they can do permitted work but they must make sure they work less than 16 hours per week and earn less than £143 per week (£152 from April 2022).
    They must tell DWP they are working and will need to fill out the PW1 form.
    If the work they do contradicts the reasons why they are claiming both benefits, then it could go against them when they are next reassessed.

  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,536 Championing
    Hello @Chris_shallal and welcome to the community, thanks for joining. 

    I've just moved your post over into our benefits and financial support category, so it's easier for our members to advise you. 

    Has poppy's reply answered your query, or is there anything that's still not making sense for you? 
  • Chris_shallal
    Chris_shallal Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    Hi Alex, 
    That is so helpful from Poppy, it will really help.
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,536 Championing
    I'm glad to hear that @Chris_shallal thanks :)