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How will part time work affect my ESA?

n31n31 Member Posts: 18 Listener
edited February 2019 in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi, I am going to go back to see how I feel. I will be doing part no more than ten hours a week. I have told job centre about this. How will this affect my esa? I am in the support group for esa. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks
Nicole 

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  • Antonia_AlumniAntonia_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 1,781 Pioneering
    Hi @n31

    Welcome to the community. Thank you for sharing this with us. Please have a look through our Permitted work page.
    If you have any questions, please let us know. All the best ;)
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  • Pippa_AlumniPippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,851 Disability Gamechanger
    Hope it goes well @n31, and I hope the page on permitted work is helpful!

    Permitted work higher limit

    This allows you to earn up to £125.50 a week, after tax and National Insurance deductions, without affecting your benefit, if you are getting ESA or Universal Credit disability elements or National Insurance credits because of incapacity for work. The work must be for less than 16 hours a week. It can be for an unlimited period.


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  • poppy123456poppy123456 Member Posts: 22,218 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi,

    You need to get permission from DWP (not the job centre) before starting any work. Permitted work is allowed and you'll need to fill out the PW1 form before starting the work.

    Do be aware that if the work you do contradicts the reasons you're claiming ESA this could go against you when you're next re-assessed.

    Good luck with working and i hope it goes well.
    Proud winner of the 2019 empowering others award. This award was given for supporting disabled people and their families for the benefit advice I have given to members here on the community.
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