Hello everyone, I'm thinking about going back to work for a few hours when our son starts nursery. He's 3 in April so as of September he will be doing 15 hours a week. He may start doing a few hours before then if places become available (He's been accepted at a special nursery but they are short on places).

If all goes to plan I would like to return to work but i'm worried about how it would affect our income. Also, If i did it would only be part time (the hours our son is at nursery).

I know there are places/people that are specifically designed to help in these cases but at the moment it's only a thought so I wondered if anyone is/has been in a similar situation?

Thanks for reading, any advice greatly appreciated.

Sally x

(01-06-2011 09:25 PM)sclarke19 Wrote:  Hello everyone, I'm thinking about going back to work for a few hours when our son starts nursery. He's 3 in April so as of September he will be doing 15 hours a week. He may start doing a few hours before then if places become available (He's been accepted at a special nursery but they are short on places).

If all goes to plan I would like to return to work but i'm worried about how it would affect our income. Also, If i did it would only be part time (the hours our son is at nursery).

I know there are places/people that are specifically designed to help in these cases but at the moment it's only a thought so I wondered if anyone is/has been in a similar situation?

Thanks for reading, any advice greatly appreciated.

Sally x

Hi
u can work but u have to earn under £100 anything more then carers will stop.

Hi,
Sometimes working less hours can really impact on many benefits but it all depends.
What benefits are you or you partner currently in receipt of?

i get carers allowance and i work 6.5 hours a week, you can work up to 16 hours in a week and not earn more than £100 a week