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awaiting assessment for esa

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janice90590
janice90590

i would like to ask if anyone does try doing any voluntary work while awaiting an assessment.

i have been advised this would be good for me but than told by others that is a set up so they can say you can work so you would not be entitled to esa.

Im very confused as was informed by a community support worker this would be good to find out what im able to do or not do with my dissablities.

Can anyone give me peace of mind as to what the correct thing to do would be please.

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  • les59996
    les59996 janice90590

    Posted

    You are quite right to be very cautious. You have to notify the DWP prior to starting any PW. They may well consider that what you propose doing may contradict with the reason why you are claiming ESA. 
  • anthony97723
    anthony97723 janice90590

    Posted

    Hi Janice

    I agree with Les whilst in the assessment stage I would stay well away from voluntary work for the reasons already stated.

     

  • marshall71
    marshall71 janice90590

    Posted

    Don't if your fit for voluntary work your fit for payed work wait took you're interview is over and put into a WRAG/or support group
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