I have been offered a job and accepted, been treating it out to see if I able able to cope with it all physically, very tiring but want to commit and carry on with it, hopefully get through the fatigue and slowly get better.
I am currently on benefits (ESA), never been on them before so I don’t know the protocol in going back to work. Do I have to inform the job centre (didn't deal with them to claim) or when my details go in with the work accountant, does that cover all bases and I don’t need to do anything else?
Hi Cuppatea
Congratulations on being offered the job. I hope that the fatigue improves for you.
This link takes you to some info that should help.
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA): Working while you claim - GOV.UK
You could also give the Support Line a call and speak to one of the advisors.
We also have an Ask an Expert Section where you could also post.
Ask an Information and Support Adviser - Macmillan Online Community
Jane
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