Disability benfits

Disability benfits

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Hello.
We would like employ a disabled worker (he gets disability from the dwp about £80 per week).
We intend to pay him £80 for a few hours work a week. This will not affect his benefits we understand.
Also, we want to provide a company car for him to use. Will this be added to his income for the disability benefit, or is it not ?
Thanks lots
Paul
Paul

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By J Lessels
04th Apr 2007 13:58

What benefit?
If you are talking about disability living allowance, it is not means tested.

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By suzina
12th Apr 2007 15:58

DLA
As a recipient I can confirm that not only is your income irrelevant to the amount of DLA you recieve, but so are any benefits such as a car / medical insurance. The aim is to cover the additional costs over and above those needed by a non-DLA qualifying induvidual regardless of other income.
Incapacity Benefit which is payable at up to £81.35 per week will probably be affected however and your worker will need to check with the DWP before accepting a position...reclaiming IB after trying to work can be difficult.
Additionally, as an employer, if you need to make any adjustments to suit a new staff member you can reclaim some / all of the costs as long as you apply quickly; you need to contact your local job centre and ask about Access to Work and to speak to a Disabilities Advisor. This usually covers items such as ramps, IT adjustments (screen readers for the visually impaired etc.) and special desks / chairs.
Lots of other things can also be claimed. For example, if the employee has been out of work for a long time you can also claim some of his / her salary for the first 13 weeks; again contact an advisor.

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