Contribution based esa and permitted work.

KD1384
KD1384 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

I claim contribution based esa and in support group. Can I do permitted work as a company director doing just 10 hrs and earning £140 per week or is it a risk

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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 5,431 Championing

    Hi,

    Yes you can do those hours and that income on Permitted Work.

    Just make sure the work doesn't contradict the reason you were awarded Support Group in the first place.

    You will need to notify ESA and fill in the PW1 form before starting any Permitted Work.

  • KD1384
    KD1384 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    As a company director?

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 5,431 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1089624#Comment_1089624

    Sorry, I'm not sure what the question is here?

    If you're unable to work due to severely restricted mobility, but could work from home as a director, then I don't see that as a contradiction. But if you're unable to work due to mental health conditions, then I would think a director role would be too stressful for that and could be contradictory. Only you know whether this type of role would contradict the reason that you were awarded Support Group.

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 3,173 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Hi @KD1384 and a warm welcome to the community from me!

    It's lovely to have you here and I hope you enjoy your time on the forum☺️

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