The amount you can earn whilst on Permitted Work has increased from October 2008. Previously a disabled entrepreneur on Permitted Work could earn £88.50 profit without it affecting their benefits. Now the amount has been increase to £92.00 to fall inline with the national minimum wage increase.
This extra £3.50 is only a small rise, but it’s worth remembering that it is profit and not earnings.
Example;- Now, if a disabled person’s business expenses (rent, materials, staff wages) were £100.00, they would be able to earn £192.00 without it affecting their benefits.
If you are disabled and are interested in becoming self employed, contact your Disability Employment Adviser at the Job Centre and see if you are eligible to trade under the Permitted Work rule.
For further information see my article on Permitted work
5 Responses to “Permitted Work increased could help entrepreneurs with disabilities”
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October 22nd, 2009 at 2:38 am
I wish 2 start up small event cafe at outdoor events. As this is seasonal and contractual my main worry is the payment of rent/council tax. how does housing benifit work if you have work for 2 weeks then none for 3 wks. Bearing in mind how slow applications can be. would my income support and DLA be affected? i have been trying to find someone to talk to and advise me that has specialist knowledge of disabled persons to no avail,
thanks
November 7th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
hi I really want to try this but i am very scared it is a big step as I suffer from Lupus SLE, I Have good days and bad days what happens if i cant cope with the work and decide not to catty on will this effect my benifits and while I am earing will it effect my disability living allowance?
Thank you jean
November 8th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Hi Jean
Starting up in business will not effect your DLA.
You my be eligible for test trading
http://www.disabilitymeansbusiness.com/start-up-support/not-sure-if-your-business-idea-is-viable-try-test-trading-and-ease-your-way-in/
or other financial support
http://www.disabilitymeansbusiness.com/start-up-support/test-trading-vs-permitted-work-vs-working-tax-credits-for-the-disabled-entrepreneur/
February 20th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
HtELLO, IHAVE epilepsy and have found it impossible to find employment. As I have helped in kitchens and serving custiomers 4 various charities and fundraising groups I would like to start a catering busines which would be primarily 4 parties and oudoor events in the summer. how would this effect my housing benefit? there is no longer a disability advice worker at the jobcentre. It is likely that I would working full time for a week then no work 4 week etc and you cant keep stopping and starting HB,
thanks
myrtle
February 21st, 2010 at 10:39 am
Hi have you read my article on Working Tax Credits?
http://www.disabilitymeansbusiness.com/latest-posts/working-tax-credits-financial-support-for-an-entrepreneur/
You really need to be speaking with someone at the job centre, but you could still be eligible for housing benefit