Benefits

[Eatock]

Is it possible to earn a small income say £15 per week if you are on benefits?

[Svejk]

I'm no expert, but I think it works out that you'd lose £15 of benefits if you earn £15. Some people on here work for the DHSS, I believe. If I see one i'll bring this to their attention.

[hc4361]

What sort of benefits?

[EDDIE51]

^^ depends on what benefit you are on.

[ummmm]

I remember the old income support allowed you to earn £15. Anything over that was taken off your benefits pound for pound.

Things might have changed though

[Peter Pedant]

yes it seems you can / may be able to

if you type in the google bar - can I earn while on ......

you will sites such as this for ESA
https://www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance/eligibility

which tells you half way down...

and as the fella says above -it depends on which benefit...

[EDDIE51]

DLA , disabled living allowance, for example allows you to earn unlimited amounts as it is a non means tested benefit. You could be an International banker on £3million a year and still get DLA.