- Posts: 139
× Members
Writing while claiming
- ELEANOR
- Topic Author
- Offline
Less More
5 years 3 months ago #245412 by ELEANOR
Writing while claiming was created by ELEANOR
I have had ME/CFS since 2002, claimed contributions based ESA since 2003 and claimed PIP since 2015. I wrote poetry as a hobby and continued to do this after I became ill. I also began to write fiction when I felt well enough. After 15 years I have completed a novel. If I publish it, will I be prosecuted for working while claiming sickness/disability benefits, even though I didn't earn any money while writing it?
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- latetrain
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 8517
5 years 3 months ago #245423 by latetrain
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by latetrain on topic Writing while claiming
Hi irisheyes
15 years to write a novel, I cannot see DWP trying to prosecute you. What would change would be if you were given an advance payment for your novel and your savings went over £6k. If you earnt any income then you would have to declare it.
When you say working, what does that involve? I knew a person with cerebal palsy who wrote a book on Campanology using a divice strapped to his head and a specially adapted keyboard, he was also wheelchair user.
Gary
15 years to write a novel, I cannot see DWP trying to prosecute you. What would change would be if you were given an advance payment for your novel and your savings went over £6k. If you earnt any income then you would have to declare it.
When you say working, what does that involve? I knew a person with cerebal palsy who wrote a book on Campanology using a divice strapped to his head and a specially adapted keyboard, he was also wheelchair user.
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
The following user(s) said Thank You: ELEANOR
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- ELEANOR
- Topic Author
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 139
5 years 3 months ago #245449 by ELEANOR
Replied by ELEANOR on topic Writing while claiming
Thank you so much! I have been worried sick about this. If given an advance payment I had planned to stop claiming anyway. I have to revise/edit the novel and God alone knows how long that will take but you have set my mind at ease.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
Moderators: Gordon, latetrain, BIS, Catherine, Wendy, Kelly, greekqueen, peter, Katherine, Super User, Chris, David