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hi people, need a bit of advice on what to do about a venture im going for, Iv been a DJ for private functions for a long time usually working for someone else, but now I want to work for myself, I have all my own gear and am established within my local area but id like to take this to the next level. theres one issue though, I have bipolar effective disorder, and in early stages of treatment, so im in the support group for long term employment & support allowance. I have gotten permission to work up to 15 hours a week under the permitted work scheme, which is great for me, I only work one night a week as I cant really handle more than that and if im in a low episode I don't really work at all until it passes (usually only lasts a week or so). But I have to do this as self employed because DWP know im earning something. so iv asked permission from my local council to run the business from my home, and now I have to go about self assessment and NI contributions. im confused how to do it because ESA pays my NI so not sure how this all works, any help/advice would be much appreciated. Im not someone trying to fob the system, im genuinely not well enough to work part time or full time hours as im too unreliable but I still feel I need to do something when I feel I can as it really does help with my self confidence and skills (which im hoping will pay of once im better and can come off ESA)
