Hi, my name is AmyB_TS12 - Will I lose PIP if I start work?
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AmyB_TS12
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I get PIP and I am wanting to get a part time job but I keep being told I will lose my pip if I work. I'm just enquiring whether this is true as I am capable of working
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Hi ans welcome
You can work and claim PIP as long as the work you do doesn't compromise the reason you get it
Ehmg if you get PIP for not being able to communicate but then get an job in call centre
Many people claim PIP and work -
Hi @AmyB_TS12 and welcome to our online community.
You can claim PIP whether you are in or out of work, however the Disability Rights UK website advises:Starting a job may suggest that your care or mobility needs have changed, so your benefit entitlement could be reconsidered. It is possible that your care needs may actually increase if you move into work. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) views starting or leaving work as a potential ‘change of circumstances’ for DLA and PIP.So like @janer1967 says if your work compromises the reason you get PIP you would need to inform the PIP enquiry line or alternatively, if your care needs increase make sure to let them know too.
Hope that helps answer your question but feel free to ask more if you are still unsure.
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Cher_Scope okay, thank you
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Welcome to the community @AmyB_TS12 Let us know if you need any more information!
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Hello @AmyB_TS12 and a warm welcome to the community.
As has been pointed out by everyone above, you can work and claim PIP and lots of people do. What sort of work are you hoping to get into?
As @Username_removed has clarified, the information on Disability Rights is unfortunately incorrect. You do not need to declare starting work as a change to PIP.
Best of luck with your job search!
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