Trying self-employment

Ever
Ever Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited February 20 in Benefits and income

I have been on long term disability due to mental health. Would love to go self employed but don’t know where to start. I write, do small bits of art work don’t know if it’s sustainable but terrified if even trying in case it affects my benefits then I fall flat on my face. Is there any support or guidance out there?

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  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Online Community Member Posts: 1,538 Pioneering

    Hi @Ever welcome to the Community. I hope you enjoy your time on the forum.

    Could you perhaps try voluntary work to see how you find that.

    Any questions just ask.

    Take care.

  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 14,387 Online Community Programme Lead

    Good morning @Ever and a warm welcome to the community.

    What kind of writing and art do you do?

    When you mentioned being on disability benefits, would you mind sharing whether that’s Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or Universal Credit (UC)? The way work and self-employment affect them can be a bit different, so it would help to know which one you’re receiving.

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